Aikido or "the way in harmony with ki" is a classic, yet modern Japanese martial art, whose origin is traditionally attributed to the famous twelfth century warrior-general Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu. [The term 'ki' may be loosely translated as the cosmic spirit or the universal force.] This martial art was transmitted in the Takeda clan till 1575, after which it was practiced in the province of Aizu. Teaching of this martial art to outsiders was strictly forbidden till the latter part of the nineteenth century, when feudal provinces were abolished in Japan. Takeda Sokaku (or Sokaku Takeda by the U.S. convention), one of its last fully licensed practitioners, started teaching outside the Aizu province, calling it Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu (sometimes also known as Yamato-ryu jujutsu). One of his outstanding students, Morihei Ueshiba, taught it as aiki-jujutsu; he then changed the name to aiki-bujutsu, and later to aikido. It is the latter name by which this martial art has become best known.
Kenji Tomiki first studied judo under Jigoro Kano, the founder of Kodokan judo, and began practicing aiki-jujutsu under Morihei Ueshiba with the encouragement of Kano himself. In 1938, Tomiki became the first of Ueshiba's students to receive menkyo-kaiden, the ultimate certification in the Japanese martial arts. Kenji Tomiki developed his efficient aikido training system applying the twin principles of judo, "Maximum Efficiency with Minimum Effort" and "Mutual Benefit" enunciated by Professor Jigoro Kano. Both Professors Kano and Tomiki were outstanding educators, Kano as President of a prestigious college (which has become the Tsukuba University) and Tomiki as Professor at the Waseda University.;LKL';L';;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
Tomiki (Sport) Aikido Club of the University of Toronto
Tomiki (Sport) Aikido's Photo Albums
In these albums we share our memorable moments and exciting events!
Senesei Fumiaki Shishida visited Toronto 2014
Sensei Shishida 8th Dan came to visit us in August-October 2014.
Sensei Fumiaki Shishida visited Toronto 2009
Sensei Fumiaki Shishida, 8th Dan. Shishida Sensei is a Professor at Waseda University, Tokyo, where he instructs Tomiki Sensei's original Aikido Club. He is Shodokan Aikido's Shihan for the Kanto, or Western Japan. In addition to his duties as a professor and as an Aikido sensei, Shishida Shihan is also a noted martial arts historian, focusing on the first half of the 20th Century.
Friends from Japan
Kobayashi Taku, 6th Dan. Kobayashi sensei is a manager of Waseda University Aikido club. He has etended many National and Intrantaional Tournaments, he is ective promouter Tomiki style around the world. Kobayashi sensei demonstrated Tomiki Aikido in many countries, including Uk, Australia and Uzbekistan.
