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Congrats to Kylie and Dane, 12/9/08

Link - Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:33:00 UT

Kylie and Dane passed their yellow belt test in kids class tonight.
Great job you two! Thank you for your hard work.

Christmas Party - Dec 18

Link - Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:01:50 UT

We will have our dojo holiday party on Thursday, Dec 18, beginning at
6:00p for the kids, with a potluck dinner. Please sign up in the dojo
to bring something to pass around. Even if you can't bring something,
please join us!

New News Feed

Link - Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:47:47 UT

We've added a new news feed to the website. This will make it much
easier for us to maintain news items than ever before.

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Since 2005 - Enso Aikido Dojo - Aikido, Shorin-Ryu, and Kobudo Classes - Burnsville, Minnesota Aikido, Shorin Ryu karate, and kobudo in Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Shakopee, Minnesota

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a Japanese budo (Way of the Warrior) developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to as O Sensei or Great Teacher).

It can be translated as "the path of harmonizing energy" or "way of life harmonizing with energy".

Quick Facts

We are proudly affiliated with the MAAF.
No hocus-pocus, all techniques grounded in reality
Extremely effective against single or multiple attackers
Learn to use an attacker’s momentum to avoid a strike and take control
Soft martial art; techniques have no painful blocks
No strength required; nearly any level of fitness can participate
Scores are for sports; we have no points, just like real life
Not just for self-defense; learn self-control, how to relax during adversity, and countless other tools for everyday life.

Aikido for Self-Defense

Aikido focuses on leading an opponent’s energy and mind to gain control of their balance and body, or to throw them away from you. Aikido places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement. Movements in Aikido should be natural and not forced.

The application of aikido technique requires very little strength or athletic ability, therefore, aikido can be utilized by practically everyone! Most importantly, properly executed aikido techniques will not result in severe injury to an opponent.

Aikido for Philosophy

Aikido is unique in its approach to dealing with attackers. O Sensei believed that an Aikido practitioner should have “loving protection” for an attacker. This means having developed the skill to not cause serious damage to them if at all possible. Or to only use the force necessary to stop the attacker and protect yourself and the attacker from harm.

Lessons are directly applicable to daily life, so you don't need to be in a "fight" to use what you've learned. Most attacks are from loved ones/friends or even co-workers, why train to attempt to shatter their heart or spirit as you might do to bones or a block of wood? Instead, help lead them and yourself to a stable situation where troubles can be solved realistically, calmly, and in a sane manner. Hostile attacks are also very serious, and we will show you how to come out alive.

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