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Aikido is a very modern Japanese martial art form and was developed by
Morihei Ueshiba, or "O Sensei" as he is known by his students and
followers. Aikido is as much a philosophy of walking in the world as it is a
specific physical form, so practitioners learn to listen to their hearts, minds
and bodies as well as developing awareness and care for those around
them.
Grinnell Aikido is an organization for staff, faculty and students of Grinnell
College. We also have a few community members from the city of Grinnell
and surrounding communities.
We are an affiliate dojo of the
University of Iowa Aikikai, and sponsored by both the Freeman
Foundation (for the development of Japanese Studies at Grinnell) and the
Grinnell College
Wellness Program. Twice weekly we practice to learn this defensive
martial art for peace-loving people.
Instruction is provided by Jackie Brown [brownj@grinnell.edu], Charles
Cunningham [cunningh@grinnell.edu], and Joyce Stern
[sternjm@grinnell.edu] (on leave). Occasionally we have guest
instruction from members of the University of Iowa Aikikai.
For current practice times, please contact one of the instructors
by email at aikido@grinnell.edu.
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