" If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly. " -- Morihei Ueshiba
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The Aikido Center (Retsushinkan Dojo) is a member of the Aikido World Alliance. Our dojo is located in Charlotte, NC.
Our mission is to provide a safe and inspiring place in which students of all levels can study and learn Aikido and other arts which compliment and enhance our mental and physical well being. Visitors are always welcome!
New Article's Section
Please click here to check out a new section of our site where we will be adding articles for students of our club to read. The first set of articles you will find here are interviews with Mitsunari Kanai Shihan and discuss Aikido philosophy and training. Please take the time to read them and I am sure you will find much useful information.
A Memorial to Fumio Toyoda Shihan
Following is an excerpt from a touching memorial to Toyoda Shihan by Gakku Homma "A formative figure in the history of Aikido has gone from us to heaven. His life, while short in comparison was not without impact. Especially for the development of Aikido in the United States, Fumio Toyoda Sensei's life is a very important testimonial to the first generations of pioneer instructors in this country. Fumio Toyoda Sensei is the Founder of the American Aikido Association."
Many thanks to Gakku Homma Sensei for this beautifully written and deeply meaningful article. View the articleNew Members and Visitors
Visitors may come to our school on Monday or Wednesday nights. Class starts at 7:00 PM
The Aikido Center is located in the Fellowship Hall of the Unitarian Church of Charlotte, 234 N. Sharon Amity (See Map). The entrance to the building is next to the circular drive. Come up the stairs and enter the doorway on your left and have a seat. An instructor will welcome you and answer your questions.
If you wish to enroll, please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before class to complete the paperwork. An orientation instructor will then be assigned to you for the next several classes. We strive to help new members feel they are a part of our group and ease the transition from new student to an Aikidoka.
If you have any questions, ask one of our instructors during class or call The Aikido Center at (704) 366-6322.
Attendance and Practice
To learn Aikido and reap its benefits, one has to be willing to dedicate the time and effort to practice. Physical practice is the only way the body will understand the movements and techniques required in Aikido.
Learning Aikido is akin to juggling five balls at one time. Everyone would like to start out juggling all five, but it is impossible to do unless one has first mastered two, three, four and then five.
Aikido World Alliance (AWA)
The Aikido Center is proud to be an affiliated dojo in good standing with the Aikido World Alliance.
How to Reach The Aikido Center
The Aikido Center is located in Charlotte, NC, near Cotswold Mall shopping center.
234 N. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704)366-6322See our location map for driving directions, or use the included link to MapQuest.com for more detailed instructions.
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