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 – Feb 15th
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 Chief … [Read more...]
Long Sensei in New England – Event
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...]
