Itten Dojo

  Aikijutsu is a highly sophisticated grappling art derived from Daito-ryu aikijujutsu and closely related to Japanese swordsmanship. In many other martial arts, strength and speed are emphasized in nearly every situation. Aikijutsu utilizes a softer and slower type of movement, with power added only after the attainment of proper form. Many of the techniques require only a few ounces of pressure to yield rather spectacular results. Aikijutsu is especially appropriate for study by women, law enforcement officers, and those who enjoy the challenge of sophisticated technique. To learn more, visit https://ittendojo.org/aikijutsu.htm . For insight to the myriad benefits of training in this art, read “ Benefits BeyondTechnique .”

Japanese swordsmanship at Itten Dojo offers an ideal (and safe) way to return to physical activity while at the same time exercising your mind and expanding your spirit. Ono-ha Itto-ryu kenjutsu is recognized as the oldest of many schools of swordsmanship that developed from the original teachings of Ito Ittosai Kagehisa. Ono-ha was founded by Ono Jiroemon Tadaaki (1565–1628), the immediate successor to Ittosai and a renowned swordsman who went on to become an instructor to both the second and third Tokugawa shogun. Since that time, the art has been passed on through generations to the present day, in an unbroken lineage. The headquarters of Ono-ha Itto-ryu is the Reigakudo in Tokyo, Japan — Yabuki Yuji is the 18th and current Soke (headmaster) of the ryu and the third head of the Reigakudo. Our kenjutsu-kai is an authorized training group under the auspices of the Reigakudo, and the first representative of our dojo has already visited the Reigakudo and trained directly with Yabuki S