We are a member of the
United States Aikido Federation (USAF) and the
International Aikido Federation (IAF)
under the direct supervision of
Shihan Yoshimitsu Yamada. The USAF is a non-profit educational institution
created for the purpose of spreading and maintaining the integrity of the
Japanese martial art of Aikido, as exemplified and developed by its Founder,
Master Morihei Ueshiba, and as disseminated by the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido
Hombu Dojo, the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The IAF is a federation
of aikido organizations which are directly affiliated to the Aikikai Hombu in Japan.
The main aims of the USAF are to develop and
guide the practice and instruction of Aikido as established by Hombu, to
promote and develop good will, fellowship and lines of communication among its
members, to standardize
gradings, to register
dan (senior level) grades with Hombu, and
to establish and maintain close contact with the
Shihan (master
teachers) officially dispatched as representatives by Hombu.
Click here for more information about
Membership in the USAF.
We hold regular training sessions in Shindo Muso
Ryu Jodo and Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. These are "old school" style, weapons
training. The training sessions are not open to general attendance. If you are
interested please contact our Chief Instructor.
We hold yoga classes which are tailored for Martial
Artists. The classes are based on Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. They are taught by a
certified Yoga instructor