Aikido is a martial art founded on harmony, respect, and personal growth. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, ShinbuJuku Dojo offers a warm and welcoming space to strengthen both body and mind.

★About Aikido

Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba (O Sensei), who mastered various traditional Japanese martial arts including Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, and Sojutsu. He envisioned Aikido as a path to universal peace, transforming aggression through spiritual harmony and graceful movement.

★About Shinbujuku Dojo

• Established: 2000

• Founder & Chief Instructor: Junichi Shirakami (7th Dan)

• Affiliation: Aikikai Foundation

• Location: Near Nichizen Shrine, Wakayama City

 ★Aikido Practice

1.Aikido is not a martial art for winning, but for avoiding conflict.

It embodies kindness without harming the opponent. In Aikido, the goal is not to defeat, but to connect with and guide the other person. Through practice, we learn how to protect ourselves while respecting our partner.

2.A practice of uniting mind and body.

In Aikido, movement is inseparable from breathing, awareness, and the body’s motion. Training cultivates a calm mind and a stable body. Beyond technique, these lessons enrich our relationships with others and our daily lives.

★ Philosophy of Training

Aikido practitioners develop a centered posture, directing body weight toward the lower abdomen (hara). This alignment fosters:

• Graceful, efficient movement

• Mental clarity and emotional stability

• Enhanced vitality and sharpened senses

In Japan, this state is known as having strong 気 (ki)—a quiet inner strength that supports growth in all areas of life.

★ Philosophy of Training

In Aikido practice, students develop a stable posture by centering weight in the lower abdomen (tanden). Gravity is not something to resist, but a force that supports posture. This sense of “center axis” influences both body and spirit, bringing vitality, focus, and emotional stability. It is expressed as having “strong ki” or “a settled hara,” and is regarded as an inner strength that supports growth in all aspects of life. Aikido practitioners thus cultivate composure and resilience, enabling them to face any situation with calm determination.

★ Children’s Class

• Age range: 7–12

• Style: Energetic practice within a framework of discipline

• Focus: Courtesy, enjoyment, and mutual respect

• Through movement and mindfulness, children build camaraderie and confidence.• Ages: 7–12

★Adults: Class

• Ages: 13 years and older

No prior experience or physical advantage is required—Aikido is accessible to all ages and abilities.

Beginners welcome. Open to all ages and fitness levels.

★Class Schedule　　(However it is closed on holidays)

Day Time Class

Instructor: Junichi Shirakami

★ Contact Information Address:

162-9 Tsuhada, Wakayama City,〒 640-8315

apanPhone: 073-473-1334

Instructor: Junichi Shirakami

★ Access

Location: Near Nichizengu(Hinokuma Shrine), Wakayama City

Nearest Station: JR　Nichizengu  Station (1 stop from JR Wakayama Station)

Walk: Approximately 10 minutes