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Jiyushinkai™Aikido
In Japanese, Aikido literally means "the way of blending energy." Aikido teaches us to efficiently use energy to blend with and then subdue an opponent or attacker. Unlike other martial arts that utilize kicks, punches or joint locks, we focus on using kuzushi (off-balancing) and blending movements to manage an opponent's aggressive intent so they are no longer a threat. Size is not an issue, as even the smallest person is able to apply any technique on the largest person.
Learn more about our particular style of Aikido by visiting
the Jita Kyoei
website.
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons, see the class schedule here For more general information about aikido visit Aikiweb and the Aikido FAQ.
For specific questions about classes or programs contact us here.
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David
Bedard, born in 1967, began aikido training in Lewisville Texas in
1991. His teachers include C. Clark, Steve Duncan, Denis Dorris, Aaron
Clark, David Martin, and Yoko Sato. He holds Jiyushinkai 4th dan and
also practices Shinto Muso Ryu Jo and other Japanese koryu with Phil
Relnick. He is an assistant instructor at the Jita Kyoei Dojo in Dallas,
Texas.
Will
Schutt,
born in 1970, began aikibudo training while a student
at Texas A&M University. His teachers include C. Clark, Steve Duncan,
Aaron Clark, and David Martin. He holds Jiyushinkai 4th dan and also
practices Shinto Muso Ryu Jo (okuri sho) and other Japanese koryu with
Phil Relnick and Jikiden Eishin Ryu with John Ray. He is an assistant
instructor at the Jita Kyoei Dojo in Dallas, Texas.
Bill
Parker,
has been practicing Kodokan judo for many years and
began aikibudo in 1992. His teachers include Vince Tamura, Russell
Waddell, and C. Clark. He holds Jiyushinkai 4th dan and Kodokan Judo 5th
dan. He is a high school teacher and is married to Linda. He is an
instructor at the Jita Kyoei Dojo in Dallas, Texas.
