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Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is an ancient Japanese martial art founded by Minamoto no Yoshimitsu. It has been handed down in Takeda families, and it was firstly disclosed to the public by Sokaku Takeda in Meiji period. The main lineage was inherited by Tokimune Takeda, a son of Sokaku, and further inherited by Katsuyuki Kondo who is the current General Affairs Director, and then Masayuki Kondo who is the current Headquarters Director.
Technique of Daito-ryu
Technique of Daito-ryu
All techniques of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu include, as the name suggests, the principles of "Aiki". From ancient times the admonishment to "attack where the opponent has been unbalanced" has been a fundamental axiom of Oriental martial arts. In Daito-ryu, the principle of "how to unbalance the opponent" is referred to as "Aiki", and there are many oral transmissions and secret teachings pertaining to the various aspects of "Aiki".
Enrich Your Life with Budo
Enrich Your Life with Budo
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is not just a martial arts but a Japanese traditional "Budo". As a "Budo", through continuous practice, we aim to improve our health, skills, minds and finally enrich our lives.
You can practice at your own pace regardless of age, gender, or whether you have martial arts experience.
It's an opportunity for children and young people to learn good manners, focus, and form a mature person.
Location
Location
Urawa Komaba Gymnasium Judo Hall
〒330-0051
2-5-6 Komaba, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
TEL 048-885-6010
Contact
Contact
Phone: 090-8376-4253 (Ajioka)
Email: katsumaajioka@gmail.com
Access
Access
By car, there is a free parking lot.
By train or bus
・JR Urawa Station East Exit Bus Stop
To "Urawa Misono Station West Exit", get off at "Komaba Sports Park Entrance", 7 minutes walk
・JR Urawa Station West Exit Bus Stop
To "Kita-Urawa Station East Exit via Ground", get off at "Space Science Museum Entrance", 5 minutes walk
・JR Keihin Tohoku Line Kita-Urawa Station East Exit Bus Stop
To "Urawa Station West Exit via Ground", get off at "Space Science Museum Entrance", 5 minutes walk
To "Saitama Shintoshin Station East Exit", get off at "Honda Junior High School Mae", 5 minutes walk
Practice time
Practice time
Friday 7:00-9:00 pm
Notice regarding the recruitment of third-term students
Notice regarding the recruitment of third-term students
Beginners and women are welcome to join.
Observations
Observations
We accept applications at any time.
Please apply for a visit from the inquiry page.
You can observe the dojo from inside.
Information on the third trial and information session
Information on the third trial and information session
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 15:00-17:00
If you apply to the traial sesion,
Please email to katsumaajioka@gmail.com
How to join
How to join
After the visit and experience, you will be given an information sheet.
If you fill out the necessary information on the information sheet and bring the membership fee, you can join the next practice.
Message from Instructor
Message from Instructor
I have been appointed as the head of the Urawa branch by Kondo Masayuki (Menkyo Kaiden), head of the Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters, effective April 1, 2023.
I would like to spread the diverse martial arts techniques, dignified etiquette, and spirit of martial arts that I learned from Kondo Sensei, to my hometown of Urawa, and contribute to the local community.
"Enrich your life with Budo"
I will work hard every day in my training so that I can empathize with the words.
Thank you very much for your continued support.
April 1, 2023
Katsuma Ajioka
Representative of Urawa branch
Profile
Profile
Branch chief, Katsuma Ajioka, born in 1981, 4th dan
Certified instructor by the Japan Sports Association（JSPO）
Certified junior sports instructor by JSPO
~Martial arts history
1987
at age 6, started training at the Takumakai Junior class of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu (Osaka)
2000
short-term training in Shotokan Karate at the University of West Florida (USA)
2012
studied under Masayuki Kondo, head of the Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu headquarters (Menkyo Kaiden)
Currently training at the headquarters dojo (Tokyo)
2013
Zen training at Kurotaki Fudo-ji Temple (Gunma) (Itto-ryu swordsmanship training camp)
Since then, Zen training every autumn until 2015
National Demonstration sponsored by the headquarters, held in Obihiro
2014
Won silver medal at National Demonstration sponsored by the headquarters, held in Asahikawa
2015
National Demonstration sponsored by the headquarters, held in Abashiri
2017
Participated in overseas seminar (Switzerland)
National Demonstration sponsored by the headquarters, held in Nippon Budokan Training Center Held every summer until 2019
Meiji Shrine dedicated Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2018
36th Asakusa Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
Meiji Shrine dedicated Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2019
Participated in overseas seminar (Malta)
42nd Japanese Kobudo Demonstration Demonstration held in Nippon Budokan
37th Asakusa Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
Meiji Shrine dedicated Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2021
12th Kashima Shrine Japanese Kobudo Exchange Demonstration
Meiji Shrine Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2022
45th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration Venue: Nippon Budokan
2023
Yasukuni Shrine Spring Festival Dedication Demonstration
41st Asakusa Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
Yasukuni Shrine Mitama Matsuri Dedication Demonstration
Headquarters-sponsored Annual Dedication Demonstration Venue: Nippon Budokan Training Center
14th Kashima Shrine Japanese Kobudo Exchange Demonstration
Meiji Shrine Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2024
47th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration Venue: Nippon Budokan
42nd Asakusa Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
Yasukuni Shrine Mitama Matsuri Dedication Demonstration
Gold Award Headquarters-sponsored Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Demonstration Venue: Nippon Budokan Training Center
15th Kashima Shrine Dedication Japanese Kobudo Exchange Demonstration
Meiji Shrine Dedication Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
2025
43rd Asakusa Japanese Kobudo Demonstration
Headquarters-sponsored Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Demonstration Venue: Nippon Budokan Training Center
Urawa Branch is a dojo directly belonged to Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters. Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters is inherited by Sokaku Takeda, the founder of the restoration of Dauto-ryu Aikijujutsu, his son Tokimune Takeda, and further inherited by Katsuyuki Kondo (current General Affairs Director), and then Masayuki Kondo (current Headqurters Director).
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters is an official member of Japan Traditional Martial Arts Association and Japan Traditional Martial Arts Promotion Society.
*Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Headquarters has acquired the following trademark rights under the names of “Daito-ryu”, “Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu” and “Daito-ryu Aikibudo”. Class 9: Video recording to videos, discs, etc. (October 1995), Class 16: Magazines, newspapers (March 1996), Class 41: Planning, operation, or holding of instructions and seminars, etc. (December 1998).
TV show appearances
TV show appearances
I appeared on NHK General TV's "Meikyou shisui" - The Olympics of Martial Arts: Mastering the Art of Mastering.
The program started with a thorough introduction to Daito-ryu,
and then aired a demonstration recorded in the studio.
The serious expressions and surprised reactions of the casts watching the demonstration were inserted throughout the program,
and I felt the wonderful editing.
Broadcast date: Wednesday, May 29th, 11:00pm-11:30pm
MC: Junichi Okada, "Martial Arts Translator"
MC: Kendo Kobayashi
Guest: Manatsu Akimoto
Judoist: Tadahiro Nomura
Judoist: Kaoru Matsumoto
Judoist: Donmai Kawabata
Mixed martial artist: Naoyuki Taira
And the head of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, Masayuki Kondo
The representative of the Urawa branch also accompanied the head of the program and took the uke.
It was a wonderful program that was able to fully convey the charm of Daito-ryu.
Unfortunately, it is no longer on the air, but if you have the chance, please watch it again.
"Meikyou Shisui"
https://www.nhk.jp/p/ts/4VK9LM36J8/
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