Aikido of Cincinnati A Muso Jikiden Eshin Ryu Seminar With Carl Long Shihan, 6th Dan, Renshi Carl Long Shihan is Eastern USA Hombu – Cho and Vice Chairman of Jikishinkai International. Long Shihan is responsible for the instruction and certification of Jikishinkai Instructors and Dojos in the Eastern Region of the U.S. and Canada as well as Central and South America. Long Shihan is the most senior student of Shimabukuro Masayuki, Hanshi, ranked 6th Dan Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu and holds the coveted title of Renshi. Long Shihan is also ranked 8th Dan Shorin Ryu Karate, 6th Dan Shito Ryu Karate, 5th Dan Okinawan Kubido and 4th Dan Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu. Long Shihan will share the arts of Ona Ha Itto,Ryu, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ru Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu and Batto Ho. This is an open seminar; beginners to advanced students are all are welcome to attend. You may use a bokken if you do not have an Iaito. On Sunday, in addition to Iaijutsu, Testing will be conducted for … [Read more...]

Aikijujutsu & Japanese Sword with Roy Goldberg & Carl Long July 25 & 26, 2009 The Interrelationship of Aiki and Sword arts is well known throughout the martial arts world. This Seminar will focus on the interconnectedness of these arts and allow one to see and understand the principles and concepts that make these arts Japanese treasures. Goldberg (Shingen) Sensei is the East Coast Representative of the North American Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodo Kai.  Sensei is the highest ranking student of Hawayo Kiyama Shihan – The President and Chief Instructor of NADRAKK.  Goldberg’s Sensei’s goal is to pass down Daito Ryu (Japan’s National Treasure) to serious students, as presented to him by the Hombu Dojo and Kiyama Shihan.  Sensei believes that in the martial arts, one teaches only to continue his own unfinished study.   Carl Long, Renshi is responsible for the instruction and certification of Jikishin-Kai Instructors and Dojo throughout the United … [Read more...]

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group with Sensei Roy Goldberg March 31, 2009           Daito Ryu – a 1200 year old art, which originated from the Minamoto Clan, is the parent of many Japanese martial arts, as stated by Stanley Pranin – the Chief Editor of Aikido Journal, a high ranking aikidoka and author of several texts.  He states “that categorically the major influence on the development of Aikido is Daito Ryu and it is difficult to find a movement in Aikido that does not originate in Takeda’s jujutsu form”.  The greatest disseminator of Daito Ryu was Sokaku Takeda.  One of his most senior students was Horikawa Kodo.  His emphasis to him was the highest level and most difficult Aiki techniques, which concentrate on connection with subtle Kazushi (off balancing). Goldberg (Shingen) Sensei is the East Coast Representative of the North American Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodo Kai.  Sensei is the highest ranking student of Hawayo Kiyama Shihan – … [Read more...]

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Seminar with Sensei Roy Goldberg           Daito Ryu – a 1200 year old art, which originated from the Minamoto Clan, is the parent of many Japanese martial arts, as stated by Stanley Pranin – the Chief Editor of Aikido Journal, a high ranking aikidoka and author of several texts.  He states “that categorically the major influence on the development of Aikido is Daito Ryu and it is difficult to find a movement in Aikido that does not originate in Takeda’s jujutsu form”.  The greatest disseminator of Daito Ryu was Sokaku Takeda.  One of his most senior students was Horikawa Kodo.  His emphasis to him was the highest level and most difficult Aiki techniques, which concentrate on connection with subtle Kazushi (off balancing). Goldberg (Shingen) Sensei is the East Coast Representative of the North American Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodo Kai.  Sensei is the highest ranking student of Hawayo Kiyama Shihan – The President and … [Read more...]

Carl Long, Shihan will be returning to New England in February for a special koryu seminar sponsored by Shindokan Dojo. Long Sensei will be providing instruction in Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu, Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kenjutsu and Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu. Specific details, including the training venue and other information will be provided on the Shindokan Dojo website soon. -------------------------------------------------------- Dates: February 6th through 8th, 2009 Instructor: Carl Long, Shihan Host: Shindokan Dojo Contact: Erik Johnstone Phone: (401) 474-2568 E-mail: eajohnstone@cox.net … [Read more...]