Aikido

Catalog description

Aikido was founded by Master Morihei Uyeshiba as a synthesis primarily of Aiki-jitsu, Aiki-ken, Judo and founder's philosophy of peaceful reconciliation of conflict. One of the founder's students, Koichi Tohei Sensei, founded a branch school called the Ki-Society, which emphasizes the development of personal "ki" through Aikido practice. RIT aikido traces its lineage back to the original Hombu dojo in Japan. The objective of this course is to provide physical conditioning by educating and coordinating the whole body-mind-spirit system. Basic ideas and techniques will be taught. The four basic principles to be presented: 'Keep one-point', 'Relax completely', Keep weight under- side', and 'Extend Ki'. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**