Aikido
Taken at the
Aikido Hombu Dojo in Tokyo:
Steve Earle with Ueshiba Moriteru (Doshu)
and Katsuda Yoshio
Aikido is both old
and new. While firmly rooted in Japan’s thousand
year old martial arts tradition, it was founded in
the 20th century by Ueshiba Morihei, one of the
most accomplished martial artists of all time.
After years of martial training, Ueshiba concluded
that the purpose of the martial arts is not to
inflict injury or cause destruction of life but to
protect life and maintain the peace. More
importantly, he translated this ideal into a
practical system or art that could be passed on to
future generations. Aikido is now practiced by
hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
The art that Ueshiba developed has been characterized as fluid and intuitive. When correctly executed, aikido technique can neutralize an attack by coming into confluence with the attacker’s energy. And while mastery of this art requires years of rigorous training, the appeal of aikido is that it does not require mastery to be enjoyed. People come to aikido for a variety of reasons—health, exercise, stress-management, self-defense, spiritual sustenance, and more—all of which have a place in aikido practice.
Aikido in The Fan follows the technical curriculum developed by the Aikikai Foundation at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo and as disseminated in the U.S. by Saotome Mitsugi and Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Chief instructor Steve Earle has practiced aikido since 1970 and has trained extensively both in Japan and with Saotome-sensei in the U.S.
The art that Ueshiba developed has been characterized as fluid and intuitive. When correctly executed, aikido technique can neutralize an attack by coming into confluence with the attacker’s energy. And while mastery of this art requires years of rigorous training, the appeal of aikido is that it does not require mastery to be enjoyed. People come to aikido for a variety of reasons—health, exercise, stress-management, self-defense, spiritual sustenance, and more—all of which have a place in aikido practice.
Aikido in The Fan follows the technical curriculum developed by the Aikikai Foundation at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo and as disseminated in the U.S. by Saotome Mitsugi and Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Chief instructor Steve Earle has practiced aikido since 1970 and has trained extensively both in Japan and with Saotome-sensei in the U.S.
Head
Instructor
Steve Earle
Assistant Instructors
Tobin Foster
Joe Montague
Jack Richford
Ann Furniss
Gary Monteiro
Steve Earle
Assistant Instructors
Tobin Foster
Joe Montague
Jack Richford
Ann Furniss
Gary Monteiro
Monday
6:30~8:00pm General
Wednesday
6:00~7:00pm Basic
7:00~8:00pm General
Friday
6:30~8:00pm General
Saturday
8:30~10:00am General
10:00~11:00am Aikido Kids (5~7)
11:00~12:00pm Aikido Kids (8~12)
Sunday
9:00~10:00am General
6:30~8:00pm General
Wednesday
6:00~7:00pm Basic
7:00~8:00pm General
Friday
6:30~8:00pm General
Saturday
8:30~10:00am General
10:00~11:00am Aikido Kids (5~7)
11:00~12:00pm Aikido Kids (8~12)
Sunday
9:00~10:00am General
| Membership | Fees |
| Adults | $50.00 |
| Family Membership | $85.00 |
| Students | $30.00 |
| Children < 12 | $20.00 |
| Visitors $10.00 mat fee | |