Welcome to Emory Aikikai

Welcome to Aikido in the Emory University Community

We train Aikido in a traditional dojo club at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Emory aikido holds class in the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) at Emory University. We also hold classes for non-Emory community members near the campus.

Emory aikido is a member of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. We invite Emory students and members of the Atlanta community to train, including visitors to Atlanta.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art based on principles and techniques of bujutsu. As a martial art, aikido uses principles of nature and physics in armed and unarmed classical fighting. The principles of aikido focus on harmonious resolution to conflict and confrontation. Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969); Ueshiba Sensei is commonly referred to as "O'Sensei" (an honorary title translated as "great teacher").

The Doctrine of Aikido

Aikido is principled upon non-violent conflict resolution. Aikido students identify, align, and use minimal violence to de-escalate confrontations and resolve conflicts. Emory Aikikai students learn grappling, striking, kicking, and throws to provide a wide variety of tools with which to resolve conflicts. Emory Aikikai students also learn to use several weapons as part of their training. Aikido is a budo, a martial way.

Learn About Training Aikido

There is more to training in a classical martial art. Aikido is a traditional martial art and there is more to learning aikido than just showing up. Learn about training aikido in the "Training" section of this website.

A Word About Committing to a Martial Art

How many people do you know who "did" a martial art? There is a difference between "doing" a martial art, and committing to a martial art. There is a difference between "fitting in" a martial art in your weekly schedule of work, errands, exercise and pleasure time and committing to a martial lifestyle. In fact, only a small percentage of individuals who train in a martial art commit to that martial art. Most students participate in an art for a time then become interested in something else. Before you begin training in any martial art, first ask yourself three questions: Am I willing to train regularly? Am I willing to seek training outside of the dojo? Am I willing to commit to a period of study? The path to becoming a warrior begins with affirmatively answering these three questions.

Mitsugi Saotome Shihan

Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan

Decatur

Class Schedule

Beginning September 7, 2011

Mondays 9:00-11:00 PM

Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 PM

Atlanta Gymnastics Center

2617-B Talley St.

Decatur, GA 30030

Fitness Emory

Class Schedule

August 24 - December 2

Tuesdays 7:45-9:15 PM

Thursdays 7:45-9:15 PM

Sundays 4:00-6:00 PM

**Emory Community Only**

Multipurpose Room

Woodruff PE Center (WPEC)

26 Eagle Row

Atlanta, GA 30322