Jikishinkan ("Direct Mind") Dojo is a non profit organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Aikido, a powerful yet compassionate martial art and spiritual discipline where control is achieved through blending with, rather than confronting the energy of the attack. Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho Stewart Johnson Sensei began training in Aikido in 1992 and is ranked Yondan (fourth degree black belt). Particular emphasis is placed on the link between Buddhist teaching and Aikido, and the importance of the development of mindfulness through Zazen (meditation training). The core of our Aikido teaching is best represented by the following statement by the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei: "Opponents confront us continually but actually there is no opponent there".
Our practice includes both adult classes and a comprehensive youth program for ages 6 - 13.
We are part of the Zenshinkai Aikido Association, a national Aikido organization founded by Greg Noble Sensei.
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Introduction to Aikido Course Winter 2012
Self-Defense – Fitness – Self-Improvement
Aikido is a defensive martial art and spiritual discipline where control is achieved through blending with, rather than confronting the energy of an attack.
This course provides an effective and gradual introduction for beginners to explore the four basic principles of Aikido and how to apply them through select techniques. No prior experience in Aikido or Martial Arts needed. The intro course curriculum includes practicing safe falling techniqes, basic body movement, relaxation, and application of defensive techniques. These are foundation elements of Aikido practice.
Schedule
Feb. 7th – Mar. 1st (4 Weeks)
Every Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 – 8:30pm
Cost
$90 *pre-registration required
This inroductory course is for adults (14+). Click to learn more about our youth aikido program.
Youth Introduction to Aikido
We are running a 4-week youth introductory course over the month of January during our regular youth class times below. If your child is new to aikido, this course will provide many of the basic building blocks of Aikido. If your child is a more advanced student, this is a great opportunity to refine technique. No prior experience in Aikido or Martial Arts is needed. This youth intro course curriculum includes practicing safe falling techniques, basic body movement, and application of defensive techniques. These are foundation elements of Aikido practice.
Course Schedule
January 3rd – January 28th
Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm
Saturdays 9:00-10:30am
Cost
$60 – Registration closes Tuesday, January 3rd – Click here to register!
Requirements for class
Comfortable, loose attire should be worn.
This is a youth course, ages 6-13.
Jikishinkan Dojo now affiliated with Zenshinkai Aikido Association
On October 31, Jikishinkan Dojo became a founding member of the Zenshinkai Aikido Association (ZAA), headed by Greg Noble Sensei. Noble Sensei is Godan (fifth degree black belt), Aikikai, and has extensive experience training and teaching Zazen. This change represents a return to the principles and original purpose of the dojo and its parent organization, the Brooklyn Buddhist Association.
Interested in Learning More?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have. Guests are welcome to come by and watch a class. We offer classes 6 days a week, check our schedule for days/times.