The Art

Aiki Ten Shin Sho Kai teaches Aikijutsu - literally the art of blending with energy.

Students are taught how to make use of the attacker's energy, diffusing it with powerful throws, locks and pins.

Whether open hand or weapons forms are being used, fundamental to all techniques is the principle of Aiki: blending with energy.

The three key parts to all forms are:

avoidance

balance breaking

technique

Physical strength plays no part and this applies equally to the open hand and weapons aspects of the curriculum.

Aiki Ten Shin Sho Kai celebrates the spirit, skill and ingenuity of the Japanese warrior