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Aikido Ebetsu Dojo is the first dojo registered with the Aikikai Foundation (recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) in Ebetsu City, a neighboring city of Sapporo (the second largest city in the central Hokkaido region after Sapporo), and practices Aikido, which was created by Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba.
Aikido does not have a match, it is a martial art that trains the mind, technique and body together with the opponent in kata training. Through the practice of Aikido, you will cultivate courtesy, concentration, physical strength, and compassion and gratitude. Perfect for relieving lack of exercise, improving health and improving physical performance.
First of all, please come for a tour or a trial lesson. Both tours and trial lessons are free. If you can contact the dojo master in advance, we will carry it out at any time. *In the case of trial practice, only the fee for using the gymnasium will be charged, so please pay at the reception.
Features of Aikido Ebetsu Dojo
Aikido Ebetsu Dojo Toshihiro Hirahata Dojo-cho has experience teaching Aikido overseas as a JICA Senior Volunteer. Instruction in English is also possible. He has been instructed by Aikikai Aikido Honbu Dojo Tomohiro Mori Shihan(7th Dan).
The practice time consists of 1st session (Aikido exercises*, body axis (center) formation/strengthening exercises, basic techniques) and 2nd session (applied techniques including weapon picking) for 50 minutes each. In addition, you can participate in practice from 1 time to 3 times per week. Therefore, you can practice according to your physical strength, work or study schedule, etc.
In order to reinforce taijutsu, we also practice using Jo and wooden sword.
Practice locations are located in sports facilities that are easily accessible from neighboring Sapporo and other parts of Hokkaido.
*Aikido exercise is a method of exercise designed by the Aikikai Aikido Hombu Dojo Tomohiro Mori Shihan, which is useful not only for Aikido but also for martial arts and sports in general.
About Aikido
Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art created during the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba (1883~1969), an expert who reached the highest level of mastery in the classical Japanese Martial Arts.
Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. Aikido has not competition.
The goal of Aikido practice is not perfection of a step or skill, but rather improving one's character according to the rules of nature.
Introduction of Tomohiro Mori Shihan
7th Dan, Shihan, Aikikai Aikido Honbu Dojo
Mori Shihan Started Aikido in 1988 at Tohoku University Aikido club. The instructor at the university at the time was Moriteru Ueshiba Sensei, the current Aikido Doshu. After graduating in 1993, he joined the instructors section of Aikikai Aikido Honbu Dojo. Every year, He holds a large number of workshops and seminars not only in Japan but also in overseas.
Introduction of Toshihiro Hirahata Dojo-cho
5th Dan, Dojo-cho, Aikido Ebetu Dojo
Hirahata dojo-cho joined Aikikai in 1986. In addition to teaching Aikido in Sapporo City, he was dispatched to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan in Central Asia, for two years from the end of March 2017 as a JICA Senior Volunteer.In October 2019, he established the Aikido Ebetsu Dojo (registered as an Aikikai Dojo in October 2020) in Ebetsu City, the second largest city in the central Hokkaido region after Sapporo, and became its head dojo. In December of the same year, he was certified as a registered instructor by the Ebetsu City Sports Foundation. He also has practiced Jodo, Iaido, Jujitsu, and Karate.
If you would like to participate in our dojo practice, please contact Dojo-cho.
Toshihiro Hirahata
Phone: +81(0) 90 3900 0355
E-mail: syouchikubai.dou (at) icloud.com
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