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Budo Dojo - School of Aikido

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Traditional Japanese Martial Arts

"Aikido's basic purpose is to help people live better lives, to make their spirits blossom, and so to improve the world."
- Mitsugi Saotome

BU - Warrior DO - Way or Path
DO - Way or Path JO - Place
Budo Dojo is a school of traditional Japanese martial arts, teaching aikido and self-defense in the Portland metropolitan area for over 10 years.  Training includes throws, locks, and pinning techniques as well as traditional weapons including wooden sword and staff. 

Aikido is a non-competitive but powerful martial art that teaches us to unlock our potential, improving our health, confidence, and spirit.  Visitors are welcomed and encouraged to drop in and observe classes.  If you are wondering if aikido is right for you please take advantage of our free class offer.

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bulletSee our recently updated aikido videos on YouTube;

   Tachidori #1 (sword takeaway)     Tantodori (knife takeaway)    Jodori (staff takeaway)  
   Tachidori #2 (sword takeaway)     
Koshinage (hip throws)    Budo Dojo Mini-Documentary 

Coming up Soon!

bullet Dan Messisco; April 27th-29th, 2012
We had a great seminar with Dan Messisco.
His ability to create power, balance, and aiki by moving in his own space
made for a fascinating exploration as to what aikido is and should mean.  Many
thanks to Sensei Messisco and everyone who helped make the weekend a success.
[Download Seminar Flyer]

Reminder:

bulletIntroductions to Aikido: As a reminder, Neil Ruggles Sensei has been teaching an on-going Introduction to Aikido class that cycles every 6 weeks.  The next cycle begins Thursday March 29th, 2012.  This class focuses on the fundamental building blocks of good aikido form.
When:
  Thursday 5:30 - 6:15 and Saturday 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor:
Neil Ruggles
Cost: Free to beginner dojo members... $90 for the 6 week cycle to non-dojo members.

Recent Aikido Events...

bullet Budo Dojo New Years Celebration Training...
...was January 3rd.  We trained in our 108 silent meditation
followed by our 2012 resolutions being written on origami
cranes and the fire pit.  Thanks to everyone who participated.
bullet Budo Dojo Holiday Party...
...was Saturday, December 17th.
Great Food ~  Great Friends!


 

Other Ongoing Activities...

bullet Ninpo Bugei & Jujutsu - In association with Genbukan Kamiyo Dojo, at Budo Dojo
Monday's & Wednesday's 7:30-9pm
Please contact Sensei Brian Young, by email, for details.
Ninpo Bugei tuition is charged separately from Budo Dojo membership.

 

Also...

bullet Looking for aikido video clips? 
Check out our Aikido in Motion page where we demonstrate both empty hand (tachi waza) and weapons (tachi dori, kumi tachi & kumi jo).
Also, check out our weapons take-away videos on YouTube;

 

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"One of Aikido's most important principles is musubi, the principle of connection, unification, and harmonious interaction.
- Mitsugi Saotome

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Contact us: 
Let us know you stopped by our web site to visit or let us know what you think of our web site. 
We'd love to hear from you, comments... suggestions... wherever you are.  Email us at sensei@budodojo.com.
Or give us a call:  503-520-0864   -or-  503-314-3759

Site Last Updated: 04/29/2012

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