About of Aikido Shunwa

〖Practice for…〗

Those who wish to maintain good health through physical exercise without strain.

Those who want to learn etiquette and improve their life.

Those who want to enjoy the Japanese culture of Budo.

〖Aim of Practice〗

To feel, receive, and control 

the speed, strength, size, direction, and rhythm 

of movement, feeling, and breathing.

〖Aikido for Beginners〗

　Aikido, like other martial arts such as judo, kendo, and karate, does not involve matches. Daily practice begins with silent contemplation, followed by confirmation of basic movements by one person, and then by pairs of two people who divide into offensive and defensive (plus counterattack) and apply designated techniques to each other. While being aware of their own center line and the opponent's center line, they execute techniques using natural and effortless movements and circular footwork. In practice, this is repeated over and over again to improve the accuracy of the movements and techniques.

　Beginning students are first taught ukemi, stance, and body movements such as a stance and timing, as well as how to apply force. Then they learn and practice basic throwing techniques and katame-techniques. Unlike other martial arts, there are also sitting and standing techniques, as well as weapons such as the tachi (wooden sword), cane, and dagger. 

〖Four lessons of Shunwa〗

1. set your mind to action

2. Shake your spirit.

3. keep learning .

4. Leave the childish mind behind.

〖Practice place〗

≪ date and time≫

　　Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine Ujikokaikan　 every other Wednesday ①18:00-19:30 ②19:30-21:00

　　　Showa Gymnasium Kakugijo　  every Saturday   16:00 - 17:00

　　　Showa Gymnasium, Kakugijo　 every Sunday　  13:00 -15:00

　※　Please note that some venues may not be available for rent. Please check our calendar.

Kasukabe Hachiman Shrine

5597 Kasukabe, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama

https://www.kasukabe-hachiman.jp/access

Showa Gymnasium

616 Kanasaki, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama 

https://winghat.info/showa-sogo-park/

〖Practice Fee〗

Children(elementary school age and under) 2,000 yen/month

Adults (junior high school students and above) 4,000 yen/month

Visitor: 500 yen/Trial

≪Discount≫

Parent-child membership 1,000 yen per pair per month

Matsubushi Aikido Association member 2,000 yen/month (for junior high school students and older)

Masuda Dojo Group 2,000 yen/month (for junior high school students and older)

 Contact

aikido-shunwa@ymail.ne.jp