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Aikido of Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States • 1 Employees
Health, Wellness & Fitness

Welcome to Aikido of Minnesota, a World Aikido Aikikai Inc. (WAAI) dojo. We provide training in the art and spirit of Aikido through a supportive, family atmosphere with classes for kids, teens and adults. We train under the direction of Rev. Zenko N. Okimura, 7th Dan Shihan, board Chairman, founder, and Chief Technical Advisor of WAAI. Through Okimura Shihan we maintain a direct connection to Hombu Dojo in Japan.The goal of Aikido training is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature. One becomes "resilient" inside yet this strength is expressed softly. Movements found in nature are efficient, rational, and soft, while the center is immovable, firm, and stable. This principal of a firm center is universally consistent — and must be true for each person. The culmination of Aikido is expressed by aligning one's center with the center expressed throughout nature.Although Aikido movements are soft, rational, and smooth as in nature, by applying a bit of force,these can become devastatingly effective. The gentle quality of Aikido makes it appealing to men and women and children regardless of age. It not only offers spiritual development but also provides exercise and teaches proper etiquette and behavior.