The Yoshinkan Kenshu Centers are...

a professional academy of sports science in the art of Yoshinkan Aikido

Yoshinkan- IYAF registered Shindokan Dojo, est. 1992

Kenshu- intensive, detailed form of study

Centers- locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel CA and Seattle, WA. And affiliates in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Chiang Mai, Thailand and San Jose, Costa Rica (see our Friendship Exchange Program )

professional- full-time, licensed staff of Yoshinkan Specialists; the director is the first American graduate of the Yoshinkan International Instructors Course in Tokyo, board certified in exercise physiology, a sports medicine consultant in orthopedic medicine, pain management and soft tissue therapy

academy- a professional school with comprehensive courses in Yoshinkan Aikido including general, intensive and specialist courses, pee wee 5-9 yr. olds, children 9-15 yr. olds., annual seminars in self-defense and awareness, progressive relaxation, soft tissue therapy and conflict resolution

sports science- the Yoshinkan method of technique and teaching has been refined continuously since 1955. It’s principles stand up to modern scientific scrutiny today. And although there is a clear distinction today between classic budo, such as Yoshinkan Aikido, and sports-do that involve competition, we use the term sports science here to refer to this very scientific aspect of this very traditional budo.

the art of Yoshinkan Aikido- developed by one of this century’s finest martial artists and most innovative teachers, Mr. Gozo Shioda. A man of small stature, whose spirit set him apart and demonstration skills stood alone. Known as the “Little Giant of Aikido”, Shioda Sensei was an outstanding pre-war student of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba.

As a celebrated author of numerous books, whose technical manuals (english titles “Dynamic Aikido”, “Yoshinkan Basics”, “Total Aikido, the Master’s Course”) set a standard for clarity and presentation, there has been much written about this famous teacher.

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