
Aikido 合氣道

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art created by Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei) in the early 20th century. As the physical practice of philosophical principles developed by O-Sensei, Aikido strives for the ultimate goal of peaceful resolution rather than defeat. Composed of three Japanese characters: Ai, meaning harmony; Ki, spirit or energy; and Do, the path or the way, the word Aikido thus signifies the "Way of Unifying Life Energy". In this regard, O-Sensei created a martial art in which the preservation of one’s attacker is equally important as one’s own self-defense.


Weapons

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Iaido 居合道



Iaido is the traditional martial art of Japanese swordsmanship, which evolved from the combat techniques of feudal Japan into the modern system of movement and poise practiced today. Students learn how to draw and cut with the Japanese sword. Considered a meditative practice, the training is also physically vigorous. Mental focus, timing, and proper distance are developed through study and repetition of the ancient forms. In Iaido training, we attempt to understand the use of the weapon while simultaneously conditioning and vivifying our body.

Montérégie Aikikai offers Iaido training in the style of Muso Shinden Ryu as taught by Mitsunari Kanai Sensei. Several additional styles are also studied in our program.
For more information, you may wish to read this interview with Kanai Sensei.
Intensive Program


"Unity of Principle & Technique" c
alligraphy by Kiyoshi Nakakura
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