Introduction of Aikido Meirin-Jyuku Dojo
-Aikido is practiced by unifying mind and body, and becoming one with the partner.The aim of Aikido is not to harm others, but to awaken the natural abilities of the human body.
-Meirin-juku Dojo wasestablished in October, 1990 with members whos aim was to highten each other through practice. Trainings were initially held at the Tsuyuhashi Sports Center, after which through the help and support of many, the current Kanayama dojo was established on August, 1998.
– In Meirin-juku Dojo, a nonprofit group of pursuing Aikido, all members should practice Aikido techniques to improve each other’s hability.A beginner is expected to start by learning the forms and names of the basic Aikido techniques recommended by Aikido Hombu Dojo. Becoming skilled in Ukemi (breakfall), he/she will shift to a stage of pursuing the meaning of Aikido with the attitude “Respect all others as teachers.” We should practice Aikido with the spirit “If I failed yesterday, I can overcome and succeed today,” and consider the meaning of each technique. During each lesson, we should do Aikido with a positive feeling.
– A person of high school age or older can be a student of the dojo and is required to wear an Aikido Gi (Judo or Karate Gis are also acceptable). All members should buy Accident Insurance every April. Any injury or accident during practice is the responsibility of each member. All members should do warming-up exercise before to start the practice. If any trouble occurs during practice, it must be cleared by the involved members.
– All members should pay their membership fees at least one month in advance. If a member fails to pay his/her membership fees for two months or more without notice, he/she will be removed from the member’s list. When a member gives a leave of absence notice, the membership fee will be reduced to 500 yen per month.
– To improve the practice environment, all members are recommended to clean inside and outside the dojo after practice. Since the dojo is located in a densely built-up area, keep quiet before and after practice. The dojo has no parking lot so all members and visitors are recommended to use public transportation.