Introduction
Yoshinkan 'House for Cultivating the Spirit' was founded in 1955 by Shioda Gozo Kancho, a top student of Aikido founder Ueshiba Morehei O'Sensei (great teacher)before and after World War II. With full support of his teacher the Yoshinkan was responsible for the early spread of Aikido after World War II and has some 150 basic techniques, which are practiced repeatedly. These enable the student to master the remaining ones, which total some 3000 overall.
Yoshinkan Aikido is not a sport or religion. Rather, it is the development and strengthening of the body and mind; and the practical side of Aikido must never be forgotten. However, Aikido is for all, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or culture.
Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento welcomes anyone with an open mind and the willingness to learn, practice hard and commit themselves to their training. Families welcomed and encouraged.
More Info About Us
We are located in the City of Orangevale in North East Sacramento County. Our hosts since 2001 is the Orangevale Recreation and Park District. Orangevale is bordered by the cities of Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, Roseville & Folsom. We are approximately 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento, 1 1/2 hours from Lake Tahoe and minutes away from the American River, Folsom Lake and Lake Natomas.
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August registrations now due. Please remember if you sign-up via the phone, you still need to complete a registration form. Please send the form back to the ORPD or bring it to the dojo and leave it with Sensei.Visiting from out town or looking for a new place to train? Visitors most welcome.
*Information on the 2010 Gozo Shioda memorial event in Japan now online at www.yoshinkan.net/IndexE.html
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