AIKIDO AT OCBC   

The OCBC Aikido Club welcomes members and nonmembers, men and women, to practice aikido, an effective and nonviolent art of self defense.  Aikido emphasizes the unification of mind and body and harmonious blending with the opponent or attacker in all of its techniques.  Important principles are posture, breathing, the right distribution of tension and relaxation, and extending ki.  Aikido training not only instills discipline and develops calmness and confidence but is good exercise and very enjoyable.

Aikido practice is held on Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. in the Social Hall.  The instructor is Dan Kawakami, 6th Dan..  Interested parties, with or without experience, need only show up at the times notes with their gi or loose clothing.  A fee is assessed with reduced rates for OCBC sustaining members.

The OCBC Aikido Club is affiliated with Seidokan Aikido started by the late Roderick Kobayashi who had studied in Japan under O-Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido.

For more detailed information about OCBC's Aikido Club visit:
http://www.aikidoinstitute.com/OCBC/

Additional Contact Information

Dan Kawakami, 6th Dan
(714) 528-1221
DTKawakami@aol.com

Paul Lin
XPLIN@aol.com

Brent (949) 499-8183
Danninger@StanfordAlumni.org

Additional Links

Seidokan Dojo in Southern California

Aikido Institute of America - Los Angeles, HQ Seidokan Aikido

Aikido Club of Long Beach - Cal State University Long Beach

Victory Dojo - San Fernando Valley

Seidokan Aikido Organization Website