Martial Arts: Aikido

A IK IDO

Osensei Morihei UeshibaBorn: December 14, 1883, Tanabe, Japan

Died: April 26, 1969, Iwama, IbarakiMartial Arts: Judo, Yagy_ Shinkage-ry_,Tenjin Shinyo-ryu, Yagyu Shingan-ryu,

Aikido, Daito-ryu

Osensei Shuji Maruyama

Born: April 1, 1938, Iwama, JapanMartial Arts: Karate, Judo, Aikido, Ki Aikido, Founder, Kokikai Aikido

Rick Goodman SenseiBorn: October 20, 1953, New York, NY

Martial Arts: Kokikai Aikido

A Proud and Pure LineageHealthQuest’s Instructor Rick Goodman Sensei is one of the 5 highest ranked Kokikai Aikido instructors in the world. He has trained for over 35 years with the founder of Kokikai Aikido, Osensei Shuji Maruyama, who has trained for over 60 years and was uchi-deshi (esteemed apprentice) to Osensei Morihei Ueshiba-the founder of all Aikido.

The benefits of Aikido are many and can last a lifetime. Aikido training is meant to develop your Ki (internal energy). The principles of Aikido focus on coordinating mind and body as one to develop calmness, grace and strength under pressure and in daily life.

HealthQuest is extremely fortunate to have one of the five highest ranked and most respected Kokika Aikido Instructors in the world. This high quality instruction is offered to both members and non-members.

Aikido principles focus on coordinating mind and body by learning to be relaxed and centered. As students train, they develop calmness, grace and strength under pressure. They are able to achieve clarity and react calmly. Their newfound strength allows them to defend against much larger attackers. Self-defense techniques are performed efficiently and effectively. Minimum effort results in maximum effect.

Aikido teaches self-defense against both single and multiple attackers. All attacks (grabs, punches, kicks, and weapons) have a weak or blind spot. We move to these weak spots, upset the attackers balance, and use techniques to establish control.

Learning to relax, to develop a coordinated mind and body, to defend yourself, to develop confidence, to develop discipline, are all reasons to begin practice. Students remark at how applying these principles helps them in every day life.

All HQ members are welcome to watch and try our class. Begin Aikido and experience your most powerful state when mind and body act together.

Martial Arts Room: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 - 9:30 PM Saturday & *Sunday 8:30 - 10:00 AM *Instruction of Sword, Jo Staff, and Tanto and their application to Ki development and technique.

Cost: Included in HQ Membership; Non-members: $70/month

Martial Arts: Aikido