About Eibara Aikido

At Eibara Aikido we are guided by the central idea taught at the main school of Berkshire Hills Aikido, which forms the core of our style - The Continuous and Returning Center .

The center or "hara" is a concept that permeates all of the martial arts.

As we practice our self-defense techniques, we seek to identify with the center that is common to both "uke" (attacker) and "nage" (defender). When the common center is correctly perceived great power, stability, grace, and ease of motion are the results.

At Eibara Aikido we seek to cultivate the perception of the Continuous and Returning Center through the practice of the Pillars of Aikido.

• IRIMI-NAGE entering throws

• KAITEN open and turn movements

• KOKYU-HO breath-power techniques

• OSEA-WAZA pinning techniques

• SHIHO-NAGE four direction throws

• USHIRO-WAZA rear techniques