| Shugyo means "determined training that fosters enlightenment".
Its purpose is to "tighten the slack", toughen the body, and polish the spirit.
Dojo is a place where the Do, or "the Way", is practiced. Aikido Shugyo
Dojo is a non-profit club run entirely by its members. |
Training in Aikido is shaped by the philosophy of harmony. There are
no competitions or tournaments. Emphasis is on self-mastery, not on
controlling others. Rank is awarded by a testing procedure that
demonstrates student growth. Regular and frequent practice develops skills
through constant repetition of techniques. |
Class begins with warm-up exercises that emphasize stretching and breathing.
The rest of the class consists mostly of partner practice. The teacher
demonstrates a technique; students pair up and take turns being uke, the attacker,
and nage, the person receiving the attack. |
