AIKIDO

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by a man name Morihei Ueshiba, who is commonly referred to as O'Sensei or "Great Teacher".  O'Sensei studied a multitude of martial arts throughout his lifetime which ultimately led to the development of the aikido which has gained popularity on an international basis since O'Sensei's death in 1969. 

Because O'Sensei taught thousands of students throughout his lifetime, aikido can vary in look and feel depending upon who the instructor is, who he or she trained under, at what point in O'Sensei's life that a particular instructor studied, and the instructor's personal beliefs on how the art should be practiced.  Therefore, there is value to prospective students in knowing the history and lineage of the art they choose to study.  This will help them to understand that there are often significant differences in aikido styles.

The aikido taught at Aikido of Jacksonville focuses on practical application of technique integrated with traditional aikido philosophies including those of traditional Japanese budo.  We believe that techniques should be practiced in a way that gives the student the highest probability of success if attacked on the street.  While aikido techniques can be very flowing and graceful, our aikido is not a dance. 

Traditional Japanese Jiu-Jutsu

Sensei Lambert and three of his students were honored to have been taught numerous basic techniques in traditional Japanese Jiu-Jutsu during the Elite Budo Seminar in Kyoto, Japan in August, 2009.  These jiu-jutsu styles included Shinden-ryu Jiu-Jutsu, Yanage-ryu Jiu-Jutsu, and Shibukawa-ryu Jiu-Jutsu.  The Chief Instructors of these ryu-ha have been very gracious in allowing us to bring these techniques back to the U.S. to teach.  As such, students of Aikido of Jacksonville will receive instruction in traditional jiu-jutsu from time-to-time as a compliment to their normal aikido training regimen.