"The Art of Peace does
not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead we
put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in
our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and
destruction. The true meaning of the term samurai is one
who serves and adheres to the power of love."
-Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido is a dynamic martial art that seeks to blend and
harmonize with an attack or any kind of conflict that may
arise. Aikido's movements emphasize flexibility and
balance. The aim is to control one's mind and body while
maintaining a calm and alert posture. Aikido is a
philosophy with a physical expression. The unification of
mind, body and spirit creates clarity and calmness, which
transfers to daily life. Bokken (wood sword) and Jo (short
staff) are included in our training to help us use an
object as an extension of ourselves.
