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What is Aikido? (eye-key-doe) Aikido is a nonviolent, self-defensive martial art that teaches you how to protect yourself by using an attacker's force, size and strength against themselves. Aikido training involves both physical and mental conditioning. Physically, Aikido practice increases one's strength, stamina, balance, flexibility, coordination, and resilience. Aikido's mental conditioning increases one's self-confidence, concentration, alertness, intuitiveness, & general concern for others. Aikido teaches practitioners how to reduce stress, avoid confrontations, and stay calm during every type of adversity common in our daily lives. In learning Aikido, you will become secure in knowing how to protect yourself and others with proven and traditional martial art techniques. Do I have to wear protective gear when practicing Aikido? No. Because there is never any form of force meeting force, such as a punch meeting a block, protective padding is never needed to train safely in aikido. I have a chronic injury. Can I still learn Aikido? Yes! Aikido training is tailored to the student's individual needs. Individuals with chronic injuries can learn Aikido with simple training modifications designed to meet their physical abilities. Will Aikido help me lose weight? Yes! Aikido is a form of cardiovascular movement that will increase your heart rate and burn calories when accompanied by a healthy diet. |
Is Aikido difficult to learn? No! Just like learning an instrument or becoming proficient in a sport, Aikido takes practice. Our instructors are taught to challenge each student to their own level of ability making the learning process enjoyable for all. It is JSA's goal to successfully teach every student who wants to learn Aikido. All you have to do is come to class and be ready to learn. What is class like? Each class consists of stretching, warm-up exercises, aikido techniques and drills, and depending on how young you are, aikido related games for physical and character development. Please see our program page for age specific class information. Is Aikido a contact martial art? The martial art of Aikido is based on the concept of blending with an attacker's force. Therefore, practitioners never strike each other, but instead learn how to avoid an attack . Young children practice technique only on adult instructors and assistant instructors. As children grow older, they learn how to practice with their peers. Adults are partnered with a senior student to be guided through class. |
Through both physical and spiritual training, O Sensei realized true victory did not involve winning at the expense of others. After drawing this conclusion, O Sensei developed the harmonious but effective martial art, Aikido. O Sensei continued to practice Aikido till his death at age 86 after which he was declared by the Japanese government to be a Sacred National Treasure of Japan. Chapman Sensei, JSA's Chief Instructor, trains directly under one of O Sensei's original apprentices or uchideshi, Yamada Sensei. |
JSA is a member of the United States Aikido Federation. At Jersey Shore Aikikai (JSA) we teach a traditional Japanese martial art called Aikido (eye-key-doe). Aikido is a proven and effective form of self defense that is beneficial for students of all ages and abilities. For children, Aikido training can promote self-esteem, increase discipline and build character traits needed to become a successful adult. Weight loss, stress reduction and physical fitness are just a few benefits many adults experience through learning Aikido. Below are some frequently asked questions by the new Aikido student. If you have any questions after visiting our website, please feel free to contact us at (732) 892-9191 or email us at info@jsadojo.com |
Who is the founder of Aikido? The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba also know as O Sensei (Great Teacher), was born in 1883 in the village of Tanabe, Japan. As a young boy, O Sensei studied various martial arts including jujitsu (unarmed combat), kenjitsu (sword fighting), and sojitus (spear fighting) becoming one of the most recognized martial artists of his day. |