Aylmer Aikido Dojo d'Aylmer

Description

Our mission is to provide quality instruction in the traditional Martial Art of Aikido. We follow the testing requirements of the USAF, however there are many elements of modern striking and grappling that are also covered as part of the curriculum.
On the technical side, Aikido is rooted in several styles of jujitsu (from which modern judo is also derived), in particular daitoryu-(aiki)jujitsu, as well as sword and spear fighting arts. Oversimplifying somewhat, we may say that Aikido takes the joint locks and throws from jujitsu and combines them with the body movements of sword and spear fighting At the core of almost all philosophical interpretations of Aikido, however, we may identify at least two fundamental threads: (1) A commitment to peaceful resolution of conflict whenever possible. (2) A commitment to self-improvement through Aikido training. We look forward to serving the Aylmer/Gatineau and National Capitol Region for years to come. Classes are open to people from all walks of life.