About the Business
Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, O Sensei, from the Japanese martial art of Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu. This evolution began by introducing a more dynamic spherical movement to the execution of this martial way, ‘Budo', being extensively influenced by Ueshiba's skill with Katana (Sword), Jo (Short Staff) and Tanto (Knife). The ability to engage with another person's energy (Hara) and to control it is fundamental to Aikido irrespective of the other persons' size, gender or age. This can be achieved through diligent training in the dynamic movement of Aikido and the techniques incorporated within it.
Today Aikido is practiced around the world. The practitioners' of Aikido range from children to adults, civilians' to the Tokyo Metropolitan Riot Police, who train solely in Aikido. Sensei (Instructor) David O'Brien (4th Dan), has nearly 25 years continual practice following the influences of Pierre Chassang, Nobuyoshi Tamura and for the last 6 years Hayato Osawa.
Location & Hours
North Scale
