Home page of Aikijo, (Aiki Jo, Aiki-Jo), harmony of spirit with Jo,
the Japanese short staff.
Aikido weapons class in North Devon.
Aiki weapons taught in Bideford, Devon, UK, influenced by Iwama Style.
Aiki weapons have been an integral part of Aikido from the beginning.
Aiki Ken is also part of our regular training at our North Devon class.
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The following pages serve to reinforce an understanding of Aiki weapons and give purpose to teaching them as a seperate art and by which means we can learn to co-ordinate and energetically connect our whole body as one. . . one with that which is of the universal.
Using technique and methods handed down by the late Saito Sensei 9th Dan to my teacher, Sensei Tony Sargeant 6th Dan Aikikai and Principal of TIA Europe, and whom I commend as an intuitive and inspirational teacher. My teaching is also coloured by several years of Tai Chi study from which I have brought some interesting and useful mind and body principles into Jo training and practice. |
Think harmony, be in harmony. . . it is a journey not without its difficulties........ When in a spiritual or physical wilderness the Jo brings comfort.
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The Bideford class ( 'Aiki Jo Bideford' ) could interest any Aikido student or other Martial artist that uses the short staff or Jo.
It can also be enjoyed by those with no previous experience.
Aiki Jo could be used as an exercise system, improving confidence, co-ordination, balance and power, or even engaging in a pathway to moving meditation.
You can find in it what you will, it will depend on how much you seek.
We were all beginners once ... and still stay students to the end of our days. Aiki weapons are there to change your body and mind for the better ..... not to 'fight with sticks'.
The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, used the Jo as preparation against and possibly inspired by, bayonet and spear applications, but it also provided a means to co-ordinate body timing and power, as well as engage in the universal energies..
O’Sensei had a student called Morihiro Saito, he was a regular and loyal student for the last 23 years of O-Sensei’s life, he looked after him in his old age, he taught for O-Sensei at the Iwama Dojo, the home of Aikido.
Saito Sensei was graded 9th Dan and given the job of developing Jo into a teaching system. O’Sensei’s Jo practice was too extensive even for Saito to remember, but he did his best to adhere to his teacher’s principles, and be true to the art.
My own teacher, Tony Sargeant 6th Dan was a long term student of Saito Sensei, and is still true to his late Sensei's teachings and his style of Aikido emphasises the part of weapons more than other styles.
I have followed Tony Sargeant since the mid 1980s and hold him in the highest regard for his skills and generosity of teaching.
I will do my very best not to let them down and to move both yours and my skills forward.
Come and find out what is possible; We have limited places available but you will always find a welcome,
in the spirit of aiki I hope that you will find this site of some interest .
Sensei Richard Small, 4th Dan TIA Europe
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It can also be enjoyed by those with no previous experience.
Aiki Jo could be used as an exercise system, improving confidence, co-ordination, balance and power, or even engaging in a pathway to moving meditation.
You can find in it what you will, it will depend on how much you seek.
We were all beginners once ... and still stay students to the end of our days. Aiki weapons are there to change your body and mind for the better ..... not to 'fight with sticks'.
The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, used the Jo as preparation against and possibly inspired by, bayonet and spear applications, but it also provided a means to co-ordinate body timing and power, as well as engage in the universal energies..
O’Sensei had a student called Morihiro Saito, he was a regular and loyal student for the last 23 years of O-Sensei’s life, he looked after him in his old age, he taught for O-Sensei at the Iwama Dojo, the home of Aikido.
Saito Sensei was graded 9th Dan and given the job of developing Jo into a teaching system. O’Sensei’s Jo practice was too extensive even for Saito to remember, but he did his best to adhere to his teacher’s principles, and be true to the art.
My own teacher, Tony Sargeant 6th Dan was a long term student of Saito Sensei, and is still true to his late Sensei's teachings and his style of Aikido emphasises the part of weapons more than other styles.
I have followed Tony Sargeant since the mid 1980s and hold him in the highest regard for his skills and generosity of teaching.
I will do my very best not to let them down and to move both yours and my skills forward.
Come and find out what is possible; We have limited places available but you will always find a welcome,
in the spirit of aiki I hope that you will find this site of some interest .
Sensei Richard Small, 4th Dan TIA Europe
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Aiki Jo Bideford is a Member of this association
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Learn more from Takemusu Aikido Association
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International Aiki Peace Week 15th to 21st September our events see here
Saturday 21st September at our event on UN Peace Day see
different styles, seven different teachers, same O-Sensei, same paths.
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“Until a person practices, ponders and draws the meaning out of their own depths
it will remain a secret no matter how well explained”
'We can only hear what our understanding allows us to hear.'
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it will remain a secret no matter how well explained”
'We can only hear what our understanding allows us to hear.'
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Ken tai Jo in Kefalonia.
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“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.
It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.”
Albert Einstein
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Moment of truth. Sensei McGlone's control saves a skull if not a Jo. Sensei Nigel is probably thinking he shouldn't have volunteered. Taken at Wellsprings Aikido Bukiwaza workshop.
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"We will have one world, or we will have no world. We will all live together or we will die together."
"We will have one world, or we will have no world. We will all live together or we will die together."
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Having read John Stevens book on Budo Secrets I thought I would share with you occasional sentences that I felt
are relevant to our studies in Aiki weapons.
I shall be adding to them to our web pages over the coming weeks for your consideration.
Having read John Stevens book on Budo Secrets I thought I would share with you occasional sentences that I felt
are relevant to our studies in Aiki weapons.
I shall be adding to them to our web pages over the coming weeks for your consideration.
(Previous postings now moved to secrets page)
“Physical technique has a limit.”
“Conscious thought destroys your equilibrium.”
“Thought obstructs nature and hinders true function.”
“When you are deluded your own mind becomes your enemy."
“The truth has to be realised individually.”
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“Physical technique has a limit.”
“Conscious thought destroys your equilibrium.”
“Thought obstructs nature and hinders true function.”
“When you are deluded your own mind becomes your enemy."
“The truth has to be realised individually.”
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Regardless of style, one cannot help but admire the drawings in the excellent book
'Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere' by Westbrook and Ratti.
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'Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere' by Westbrook and Ratti.
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Your contributions, questions or advice are always welcome.
Do you practice Aiki weapons? Why not write in and share your thoughts.
Appropriate events may be promoted on this site, please ask.
Do you practice Aiki weapons? Why not write in and share your thoughts.
Appropriate events may be promoted on this site, please ask.
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Richard has written a book of short stories of varying themes and information may be found on Goodshortstories
Richard has written a book of short stories of varying themes and information may be found on Goodshortstories
