• Address: 1685 Alaneo Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 (map)
• Date Posted: 09/21/09

Aikido is a modern Japanese budo (martial art) founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883~1969) based upon the fusion of his study of the traditional Japanese martial arts with the insights of his harsh spiritual ascetic training. In Aikido strength and power are not used to struggle with the opponent. Instead, techniques born from entering and turning body movements seek to control the violence of the opponent without causing injury, and it is for this reason that Aikido is called the budo of "harmony". The final aim of Aikido is personal transformation and development through the fire and intensity of budo training, and the application of that transformation on a personal and societal level.

Aikido has no competitions, matches, or weight classes. Men and women of different ages, sizes, and levels of experience can practice together comfortably. Practice is at the student's pace, so that everyone can enjoy Aikido, not only the young and physically fit. Students at The Aikido Ohana range from six to eighty-four years of age in all levels of fitness and athletic ability.

The Aikido Ohana will be starting a new beginner's class cycle from September 22nd 2009:

* Tuesday and Friday: 5:15pm~6:15pm
* Three month class for new students, which introduces basic techniques and Aikido fundamentals.
* Scheduled to begin on September 22nd 2009.
* Contact us for more information: http://www.aikidoohana.org/?q=contact

The Aikido Ohana is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the practice of Aikido. We are located in Honolulu Hawaii, on the island of Oahu.

All students, regardless of level of experience or organizational affiliation are welcome!

The Aikido Ohana
http://www.aikidoohana.org/

1685 Alaneo Street
Honolulu, HI 96817-2915
The Aikido Ohana is affiliated with The Aikikai Foundation, Tokyo JAPAN

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