AIKIDO

Morihei Ueshiba 1883-1969	The secret of Aikido is to harmonize ourselves with the movement of the universe and bring ourselves into accord with the universe itself. He who has gained the secret of Aikido has the universe in himself and can say, "I am the universe." O-Sensei
Kisshomaru Ueshiba 1921-1999	What is Aikido? The Japanese word Aikido is written with three characters which translate as "the way of unity with the fundamental force of the universe". Aikido is a true Martial Way that evolved in the historic tradition of Japanese warrior arts. Studied in earnest, aikido is more than a science of tactics and self-defense-it is a discipline for perfecting the spirit.
	Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba, known as O-Sensei (Great Teacher). Transformed by his spiritual insights, Ueshiba's technical mastery evolved into a martial art of refinement and astonishing power, fundamentally different from those that preceded it. There have always been visionaries of remarkable insight, but O-Sensei taught that true awareness is not grasped by intellect alone. "This is not mere theory," he said. "You must practice it." Aikido is a Budo (martial art) created by Morihei Ueshiba. After the Founder's passing in 1969, his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba was inaugurated as Aikido Doshu. At present, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of the Founder, has succeeded his father as Aikido Doshu. The Aikikai Foundation, officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940, was founded in order to preserve and promote the ideals of the true Aikido created by the Founder. As the Aikido World Headquarters, it is the parent organization for the development and expansion of Aikido throughout the world.

Recent news

	Ichiro Shishiya Shihan Seminar in Yerevan Ichiro Shishiya Shihan 7 Dan AIKIKAI free trainings will be held in Yerevan on September 6-8, 2011 For more details e-mail: aikido@aikido.am Training will be held on September 6, 7, 2011 Time: 20:00-21:30, Place will be announced additionally. Send your request form by mail aikido@aikido.am Seminar Request form

	You are welcome to start aikido trainings in our new groups. For more details look on trainings...

	"Aikido Art of Peace" film presentation was held in Moscow cinema on November 1, at 20:00. Entrance was free. Great thanks to Arman Mazmanyan for very interesting film.

	Aikido Demonstration in Yerevan in 2004 on December 11-15. Demonstration B.Vardanyan (4 Dan) Assistants. L.Papazyan (2 Dan), Liana Sahakyan (2 Dan), Karen Gasparyan (2 Dan), Arman Hakobjanian (1 Dan) more