Introduction
Aikido is a modern martial art derived from the hand-to-hand fighting techniques of the Samurai in ancient Japan. Developed during the 1920's, the foundations of Aikido can be traced back to Aiki-jujitsu, which evolved as a form of lethal self-defense in feudal Japan.Aikido is not a conventional fighting art or sport. Aikido is a martial art, which develops the ability to harmonize with opposing forces rather than combat them. Because of this circular and spherical movements are utilized to redirect opposing forces towards a less harmful destination. Aikido is noncompetitive and nonviolent. Cooperation and harmony are more important than aggression — timing and control are more important than strength. With the development of basic techniques Aikido provides a very powerful means of self-defense without undue aggression.
We welcome any person who wishes to study Aikido.
Georgetown Aikido inc.
Established in September 1990, the Georgetown School of
Yoshinkan Aikido (formerly Halton Hills Aikido) was formed at the direct
encouragement of Soke Shioda. The School is registered with the IYAF and is
an incorporated not-for-profit organization in Ontario and is also
registered as a not-for-profit educational group with the Halton Hills
Department of Parks and Recreation. The Japanese name of our school is the
Seidokan Dojo.Some 24 black belt instructors train at the Seidokan. Instructors are individually registered with the IYAF and several have studied Aikido in Japan. Together our instructors have some 225 years of experience in Aikido. Our hope at the Georgetown School of Yoshinkan Aikido is to provide a quality program of Aikido recreation and instruction for the Halton Hills community, and to support the growth of Aikido across North America and elsewhere.
We greatly appreciate the support provided to us and all other groups by the
instructors and staff at the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo in Japan. 