The Goshinkan dojo brings Yoshinkan-style Aikido to Newton, Massachusetts in suburban Boston. We are the only school of this style in New England, which emphasizes traditional Aikido movement, functional martial arts techniques and modern Japanese warrior philosophies of peace and harmony through balance and flexibility. We are affiliated with Doshinkan Aikido International. The Doshinkan headquarters school is based in Philadelphia, and lead by Yukio Utada Kancho (7th dan). Utada Kancho named a …
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Needham Aikido now has its own space and its own website: www.needhamaikido.com ! We are located at the corner of Oak and Chestnuts Streets in Newton, just over the border with Needham. The address is 1238 Chestnut Street. Class times are Monday and Wednesday nights 6:30-8PM, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-8AM. Please go to our website for more information: www.needhamaikido.com
Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …
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… You will learn how to: • Manage stress, conflict, and resistance with greater ease and skill • Be aware of what your body is communicating under pressure • Recover center when faced with business and personal dilemmas • Expand your presence, confidence, and compassion • Increase your effectiveness It is based on a practice called Leadership Embodiment, which draws on the traditions of Aikido, a revolutionary non-aggressive martial art that offers simple yet deep techniques that help you recogniz …
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This group is an opportunity for both men and women to learn and practice self-defense and train in combatives. The group has an open format. The idea is to provide a venue for people who want to training in an informal environment. Both beginners and long time practitioners are welcome. There will be both regular training sessions and special events and workshops. Group members will receive regular emails that relate to the subjects of self-defense and combatives training. The group is sp …
… Learn Ai Ki Do (Aikido), Tai Chi (Tai Chi Chuan), Tae Kwon Do (Taekwondo), Kung Fu (Gung Fu), Bagwa Chung (Bagua Zhang or Pa Kua Chang), Judo (Jujitsu or Udo), samurai sword, and traditional martial arts weapons! Each martial arts requires different skills and offers particular benefits based on how your body has to move to match the style. We utilize all of these styles over the course of your training so you will gain more a balanced physical and mental development. Start today! Contac …
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