Aikido
is
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Non-violent self-defense
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Non-competitive movement practice
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Compassionate conflict resolution
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Mind/body awareness and integration
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Relaxation and good exercise
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Beautiful flowing movement
• Fun
AIKIDO is a
modern Japanese martial art especially suited to the needs of today. It is a
non-violent form of self-defense and a discipline of mind/body awareness and
integration. Aikido defense techniques consist primarily of joint locks and
throws and are based on receiving the attacker with compassion and going along
with the power of the attack to defeat aggression.
Aikido
is not a tool for “winning.” There are no matches or competitions. Its smooth,
circular, and flowing techniques use body wisdom and inner energy rather than
requiring great muscular power and speed. Aikido can be practiced and enjoyed
by anyone regardless of age, size or strength. Aikido is an enjoyable learning
adventure carried out in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Because students
move and learn at their own pace, Aikido is an effective form of exercise and
relaxation that people can continue for their whole life.
Aikido
offers a practical and effective form of self-defense that aims at protecting
yourself without hurting another human being. The goal of Aikido is to learn to
move and live in a state of power, gentleness, freedom, and harmony.
CHILDREN’S
AIKIDO classes use Aikido games as well as formal defense techniques to
create a fun-filled learning situation. Basic self-defense is covered, though
it is strongly emphasized that fighting is not a game and should be avoided if
at all possible. Through cooperative, non-competitive, non-violent martial art
training, children gain an understanding of how to get along with others and
how to resolve conflicts in a humane way. The Aikido methods of body awareness
and coordination help children improve their performance in everything they do,
from soccer to violin. And the training in relaxation and concentration help
children in such things as homework or paying attention in school.
Hikari Budokan was founded in early 2014. Hikari means “light, shine,
gleam.” Budokan is a place fully dedicated for Japanese martial art training.
It’s the first full time Dojo (martial art training hall) in Bandung. Here we
can learn Aikido in a semi-private atmosphere, not more than six students per (regular)
class. Or, even less number of student in our private class. It’s located in
western part of Kota Bandung, Jalan Burung Tungku nomor 8 (near Jalan Rajawali
Barat).
Our
Aikido instructor is I Ketut Catur Ramadhan (Nidan or 2nd grade of
black belt in Aikido). Ketut sensei started his Aikido practice since 2000. He
has been a full-time Aikido Instructor since 2007.
You can
find Hikari Budokan in google map (key word: Hikari Budokan). For further
information about Aikido class in Hikari Budokan, you may call Bona Simanjuntak
or leave a message at 085600055978
or 085222276518, mail us at hikaribudokan@gmail.com or like our Facebook
page @Hikari Budokan.
