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Website: http://www.australasianaikikai.com.au
Makotokan Budo is a traditional martial arts dojo teaching the arts of Aikido and Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu Jujutsu, servicing the Hills District and the North West areas of Sydney. The Makotokan is a non-political, non-sectarian organization and welcomes like-minded people of goodwill to train together in the true spirit of harmony. The dojo offers opportunity for personal development through controlled, disciplined training in a safe and friendly environment. Makotokan Budo Aikido is an affiliate of the Australasian Aikikai
Aikido is the study of traditional techniques and philosophy as taught by founder Morehei Ueshiba O’sensei. The Training contains elements of kenjutsu (sword), sojutsu (spear), and Jujutsu (unarmed) techniques. It also contains a strong spiritual element that manifests itself in the appreciation of nature and the study of meditation, misogi (spiritual cleansing) and Chinkon Kishin (centering and grounding) exercises. Training is co-operative and suitable for men & woman of all ages. There is no competition in Aikido.
Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu is a Koryu or traditional Japanese martial art form. Tenjin Shinyo Ryu continues to be taught in Tokyo, Japan under the direction of Toshihiro Kubota Shihanke, the current headmaster of the Sakamoto Line of the Tenjin Shinyo Ryu.
The curriculum of Tenjin Shinyo-Ryu consists of 124 techniques that involve jujutsu being used in different scenarios, including being grabbed, being struck and being attacked with weapons. The method of training is based on kata (prearranged steps) in a non-competitive manner.
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