KODOKAI, ASOCIACION CULTURAL

The Aikido is a Japanese traditional art, was developed by the O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba (1880-1969), being today one of the modern martial arts, based on the older arts battle of Japan. AIKIDO is formed by three Kanjis, that translated of a basic form means AI: Union, Harmony KI: Vital Energy DO: Way. Reason why it would be possible to be translated like:” The way of union of the Energies of the Universe”. The Aikido is considered one of the Japanese martial Art more traditional, but difficult to learn and that it requires greater persistence and constancy for that practices it. But also he is most beautiful and pure, the one that represents with greater fidelity authentic spirit ZEN. Like physical activity this directed to the complete physical improvement of the individual in the sense of elasticity, flexibility, cardiovascular development, relaxation, etc. The principles on which the Aikido is based are those of not hitting against the attack or the action of the aggressor if not to take this action and to direct it until annulling it, for that reason that the Aikido not use punch, blockades neither kicks nor in its techniques. Their advantages as opposed to other martial arts, when it is used like self-defense, are based in which simultaneously that provides a high degree of self-protection, it perfectly graduates the answer in agreement with the intention of the aggressor, very to consider when injuries can be caused the same one. By their character of non-violence and the qualities of their movements, smooth and winding, can say that she is most beautiful of the traditional martial arts without arms.

The Reverendo Kensho Furuya (1948 -) is the Chef-Instructor of The Aikido Center of Los Angeles (California). Furuya Sensei studied Aikido in Japan under the direction of Doshu Kissomaru Ueshiba (son of O-Sensei), in 1968, since then he has stayed faithful to the of Aikido Aikikai, in Tokyo (Japan). Furuya Sensei is the nexus of union between the Center of Japan and the Dojo of Salamanca, represented by the instructor Santiago G. Almaraz, since 1997.

We do accept all brach Dojo affiliations with any Dojo who practices and whises to follow the Aiki Kai Hombu Dojo training, rules and standards. This also includes commitment to 3rd Doshu and the Ueshiba Family and Originator of our art. You are wrlcome to make inquires by email or letter. Our purpose is to help others in the correct practice of Aikido and spread the correct trasmision and understanding of the O’ Sensei teachings.

The Cultural Association Kodokai is affiliated with:
Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo (Japón)
Los Angeles Aikido Center, California (USA)