Brisbane Martial Arts
Aikido is a purely defensive martial art, founded from ancient schools by Morehei Ueshiba, involving no kicking or punching per se. Instead a skilled aikidoka redirects an opponents energy (or Ki) to throw or immobilise them. All techniques are learned with a partner in a noncompetative environment. In the Figure 'Nage' (the thrower) performs Munetsuki kotegaeshi - a wrist turn on a punch. In this case 'Nage' holds on causing 'Uke' (the attacker) to breakfall. Taninzugake(freestyle) training with several partners is often practiced as well. Bokken(wooden sword) and Jo (staff) are often used as training aids to help understand the principles of aikido. Aikido is often called the art of peace, because conflict is neutralised without the need for force. Breathing methods and other forms of meditation are sometimes also practiced. See more images and some movies on our Gallery
Aikido Yushinkai
Headed by Master Koretoshi Maruyama, a direct student of the founder and former chief instructor of Ki Society international. It has formal links to the Daito Ryu and professes Aikido without Boundaries thus members are free to practice other styles as well. The study of sword and staff as an aid to understanding principles is an integral part of the art. Start Today with Griffith Aikido
Griffith Aikido Brisbane
A dynamic martial arts club that has been operating on Brisbanes Southside for over 25yrs offers regular beginners courses for newcomers, classes for kids and advanced training for the old hands. Men and women of all ages enjoy training in a co-operative atmosphere under the guidance of Japan recognised instructors and benefit from regular visits by senior instructors from Japan. Start Today
