Brisbane Martial Arts
Aikido is a purely defensive martial art, founded from ancient schools by Morehei Ueshiba, involving no kicking or punching per se. Instead a skilled aikidoka redirects an opponents energy (or Ki) to throw or immobilise them. All techniques are learned with a partner in a noncompetative environment. In the Figure 'Nage' (the thrower) performs Munetsuki kotegaeshi - a wrist turn on a punch. In this case 'Nage' holds on causing 'Uke' (the attacker) to breakfall. Taninzugake(freestyle) training with several partners is often practiced as well. Bokken(wooden sword) and Jo (staff) are often used as training aids to help understand the principles of aikido. Aikido is often called the art of peace, because conflict is neutralised without the need for force. Breathing methods and other forms of meditation are sometimes also practiced. See more images and some movies on our Gallery
Aikido Yushinkai
Headed by Master Koretoshi Maruyama, a direct student of the founder and former chief instructor of Ki Society international. It has formal links to the Daito Ryu and professes Aikido without Boundaries thus members are free to practice other styles as well. The study of sword and staff as an aid to understanding principles is an integral part of the art. Start Today with Griffith Aikido
Brisbane Aikido Republic
We welcome serious men and women interested in the study of the subtlety of 'aiki' through the sogobujutsu of Aikido.
Originating in the combative arts of the Japanese samurai this art explores the finese of joining with the energy of the opponent through open hand and traditional weapons practice.
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