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What is Aikido?
What is Aikido?
Aikido is an effective, yet non-violent, traditional Japanese martial art. Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), a Japanese philosopher and master of kendo, spear-fighting, and jujitsu. Ueshiba, often referred to as O'Sensei, became disillusioned with the endless cycle of violence and competition in martial arts, so he designed Aikido as a discipline of personal refinement. Master Ueshiba taught the aikidoist to move with, rather than against, the attacker by drawing on our internal energy, or "ki". One’s goal in Aikido is to redirect the opponents' energy and neutralize an attack without harm. Aikido is non-competitive, taught in a cooperative manner, good exercise, and fun!
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido
Morihiro Saito Sensei was the longest serving students of O-Sensei (the founder of Aikido). Saito Sensei, trained under O-Sensei for 23 years and since O-Sensei’s passing, was the head of the Iwama Dojo and the keeper of the Aiki Shrine.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Founded in 2013 by Christopher Picardo Sensei, the Brown-RISD Aikido Club aims to promote the art of Aikido within the Brown and RISD community. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, the club offers a safe and fun environment for everyone to learn Aikido, regardless of prior experience. The club is also a member of the Takemusu Aikido Association (TAA).
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Have fun learning a world-renowned non-combative and non-aggressive martial art.
Learn self-defense skills and conditioning in a safe and harmonious environment.
Enhance your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
Learn valuable protective and defensive falling skills for improved safety.
Reduce your tension and stress.
Give yourself a new aura of well-being.
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