Aikido was founded early in the 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba, or as he is know within Aikido: O’Sensei, (an honorific term for a great teacher.) Ueshiba’s previous martial arts training started from the traditional study of Kenjutsu and Kendo, and in the military during the 1900’s, during which he studied with the Masakatsu Nakai Dojo learning Yagyu-ryu Jujitsu. His devotion further lead him to study Kodokan Judo with Kiyoichi Takagi and later on Daito-ryu Jujitsu, with the legendary Sokaku Takeda.
Author Archives: Kinokawa Aikido
History of Aikido
It is difficult to speak with certainty about the very early history of Aikido. Tradition suggests that it is possible to trace back the origins of Aikido to Prince Teijun, the sixth son of the Japanese Emperor Seiwa (850-880 A.D.)
Aikido Resources
Useful Aikido and Aikido-related Pages
- Aiki Web
- Aikido Journal
- Aikido.com
- Directory of Aikido Dojos (on Aiki Web)
Newsletter – v4.1 September 2009
newsletter_4.1_sep_2009We periodically put together a small newsletter of interest to everyone involved with Kinokawa ryu. If you have would like to receive the newsletter by mail, or have something you would like included in the newsletter, please contact us.
Newsletter – v3.3 September 2008
newsletter_3.3_sep_2008We periodically put together a small newsletter of interest to everyone involved with Kinokawa ryu. If you have would like to receive the newsletter by mail, or have something you would like included in the newsletter, please contact us.