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Ishikawa Prefectural Budokan Aikido Course

Aikido, a martial art without the fight loved by ladies and men alike.

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Jujutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art said to have got its start among samurai looking to defend themselves without swords or spears. Aikido evolved from jujutsu and is now cherished as a martial art embodying peace.

In Aikido, the philosophy isn't about defeating an opponent, and as such, there are no competitions or matches. Counterpoint to the ideas of winning or losing, the focus of Aikido is in refining techniques to hone the self by training the body and mind.

Aikido doesn't involve techniques for attacking; instead, it emphasizes 'circular movements'. Participants deflect incoming attacks with their own smooth, circular movements, allowing them to evade while controlling the opponent’s movements. The strategies used can be accomplished without exceptional physical strength, making this a particularly popular art among women and other patrons regardless of age or physical ability.

The Aikido course held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Budokan introduces the necessary etiquette, basic movements, and techniques, as well as demonstrations of kata (forms).

Highlights

  • Safe and easy intro into Aikido at the official dojo at Ishikawa Prefectural Budokan, the same spot used in official competitions.
  • See into the real spirit of Japan’s martial arts through the heritage traditions of Aikido.
  • Perfect workshop for women, seniors and all walks of life as exceptional strength is not needed to join.

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  • Led by Kazuhiro Terai, the director of the Ishikawa Prefecture Aikido Federation and head of 'Shutokukan'.

    Led by Kazuhiro Terai, the director of the Ishikawa Prefecture Aikido Federation and head of 'Shutokukan'.

  • Director Terai demonstrates various Aikido techniques in a performance.

    Director Terai demonstrates various Aikido techniques in a performance.

  • Learn the importance of 'rei' (etiquette and respect) during the experience.

    Learn the importance of 'rei' (etiquette and respect) during the experience.

  • Kick things off with a thorough warm-up.

    Kick things off with a thorough warm-up.

  • Learn basic Aikido techniques to control an opponent without using force.

    Learn basic Aikido techniques to control an opponent without using force.

  • Deflect an opponent's attack with circular movements and control them.

    Deflect an opponent's attack with circular movements and control them.

  • Aikido, even serves as a handy method of self-defense for women.

    Aikido, even serves as a handy method of self-defense for women.

  • Experience Aikido in the spacious Budokan.

    Experience Aikido in the spacious Budokan.

Reviews

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  • Kitty Yu

    合氣道體驗是很適合女生,體驗不使用蠻力武術哦~讓自已健康身心愉悅,,很推薦女生來試試看哦

Details

Name in Japanese
石川県立武道館 合気道体験
Postal Code
920-0811
Address
8-3 Kosakamachinishi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Telephone
076-266-4401 (Maruichi Tourism, Travel Department, Contact: Yoshioka, Tajika)
Business hours
8:00am - 9:00pm
Holidays
New Year’s holiday period. (December 29 - January 3)
*Please note that the experience may be unavailable depending on the instructor's schedule. Contact for more information.
Access
(1) About 18 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station
(2) About 5 minutes on foot from the Hokuriku Railroad Bus 'Narawa' bus stop
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)