Judo and Aikido
Judo today is a recognised Olympic sport, in which competitors begin in a grappling position and seek to throw each other to the ground. behind this though is an art rich in jujitsu lineages of Japan.
Judo was formed based on the success of its founder, Kano, who in competition defeated many of the jujitsu schools of the day. Judo progressively became a reduced syllabus of safe techniques, drawn from many Ryu (thus preserving them) and has been progressively refined as a competative olympic sport that can be practiced in a safe manner. For example weapons and striking defenses are no longer practiced.
Kano and Ueshiba (founder of aikido) had a good relationship, Kano sent a number of his students to learn aikido from Ueshiba and vice versa. One prominent student of aikido Kenji Tomiki, later developed his own aikido style based on his experiences with Kano - more on that in aikido styles
Aikido
A modern martial art developed from the traditional Samurai class of martial arts in Japan. Aikido has no blocks or punches but instead redirects the attackers energy to throw or immobilise them. Suitable for men, women and children. With a good mix of aerobic and weight bearing training its a good way to maintain inner and outer health and pick up some handy skills as well.
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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