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KiKenTai Samurai Arts is a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo offering instruction in authentic samurai Swordsmanship, Aikido, and traditional weapons, such as Bo (long staff), Jo (short staff), and tanto (knife). We have recently added a new class, Cardio Aikido, that combines Aikido self-defense with Cardio kickboxing. We are an officially licensed Shibu (branch) of the International Shinkendo Federation, Kokusai Toyama Ryu Renmei, and Aikibujutsu Tanren Kenkyukai under Founder and chief instructor, Obata Toshishiro Kaiso. (For more information on the history and development of these martial arts systems, go to the International Shinkendo Federation Web Site) The dojo name is derived from the samurai philosophy "Ki Ken Tai Ichi", which translates to: "Spirit, Sword, and Body as One"
[Drawing by Amy Giles]
Watch this Video and get ready to experience the Samurai Way!
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The
best way to achieve this union is to train in several areas of martial arts
where each one compliments and reinforces the other. Techniques such
as footwork, body movement and focus, are learned with open-hands self
defense in Aikido, but can also be applied to weapons, such as the Sword, Bo
and Tanto. Thus, learning several samurai arts enhances
the
effectiveness of all of them. Proficiency in any martial arts
style can only be achieved if the mind is focused, and as
such, all
training is oriented towards not just physical technique, but also Ki (or
spirit). Students of the KiKenTai dojo are proud to carry on the
samurai tradition of Bushi Damashii, or samurai/warrior spirit, as they strive
to
meld spirit, sword, and body as one!
