Jihonjuku Aikido Academy Largo

description of the school

Aikido has its origins in prewar Japan, where it was synthesized by Morehei Ueshiba O-Sensei (the Founder) from several styles of aiki-jujitsu (unarmed grappling), sword- and spear-fighting. These martial disciplines were forged into a science of controlling attackers' strength, momentum, and balance. Aikido practice is usually characterized by smooth, effortless, flowing movements that often end with a pin, throw, or joint lock.