International Aikido Seminar, Oct. 21-23, 2022
Aikido of Salt Lake will host an International Aikido Seminar with Marcos Tavares Sensei (5th dan) of Joinville, Brazil, Oct. 21-23, 2022.
Aikido of Salt Lake will host an International Aikido Seminar with Marcos Tavares Sensei (5th dan) of Joinville, Brazil, Oct. 21-23, 2022.
We’ve moved! We are excited to announce that classes will start at our new, bigger location beginning Saturday, July 2, 2022. Our new dojo is located at: 2212 S. West Temple #45South Salt Lake, UT 84115 It’s just off West Temple in Tempest Business Park. Directions: From I-15, go east on 2100 South to WestRead more about We’ve moved![…]
People come to the martial arts for many reasons: To learn self-defense To build self-confidence For exercise An interest in Japanese, Chinese, or other Eastern cultures To learn how to kick the crap out of other people, etc., etc. Those are all valid reasons, but the only one that really matters is the reason youRead more about What Martial Art Should I Try? A Personal Journey[…]
Compared to the many other martial arts practiced in Utah, Aikido isn’t very well known. Karate and its variants were made popular in the 80s by The Karate Kid and the flood of action movies with stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rose in the public attention with the rise ofRead more about Aikido in Pop Culture[…]
One of the most elusive and difficult concepts for westerners to understand is the Japanese concept of ‘ki’ (気). For Aikido practitioners, ki is usually translated as ‘energy.’ In it’s simplest form, it’s the kinetic energy that an Aikidoist takes from an attacker and redirects to perform a throw or take the aggressor to theRead more about How the ‘Ki’ of Aikido Can Help You Face Life’s Challenges[…]
The world can be a pretty scary place, and it’s a good idea to learn how to defend yourself. We’re constantly hearing in the media about the latest mass shooting or terrorist attack. So it’s a natural reaction to ask yourself, “What would I do if I were in that situation?” Of course, these incidentsRead more about How to Be Prepared for Anything[…]
One of the many benefits of training Aikido is that it can build and strengthen team relationships and teach effective conflict resolution. Aikido is known as the Way of Harmony for good reason: it teaches you how to harmonize with yourself, others, and the world around you. Although this is a very lofty goal, founderRead more about Aikido Training for Team Development[…]
Aikido of Salt Lake invites you to join us a for a Shinnenkai on Saturday, January 13, 2018, to celebrate the beginning of the new year. Everyone is welcome whether you are currently training with us or not. The Shinnenkai will be held at 7 p.m. at: Himalayan Kitchen 360 S State St Salt LakeRead more about 2018 Shinnenkai, Saturday, Jan. 13[…]
3rd International Seminar, November 17-19, 2017 With Roberto Maruyama Sensei, Aikikai 7th Dan Aikido of Salt Lake is pleased to invite you to the 3rd International Seminar with Roberto Nobuhiko Maruyama Sensei (7th dan) of São Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 17-19, 2017. He will be accompanied by two 4th dan, two 3rd dan, and two 2ndRead more about International Seminar with Maruyama Sensei, Nov. 17-19, 2017[…]
Please join us for a nomikai next Saturday, Aug. 26, starting at 7 p.m. at Philippe’s house. The nomikai will be pot luck, so bring a food item or beverage to share. Come and join us even if you aren’t actively training with us. We would love to see you. Please email info@aikidosaltlake.com if youRead more about Nomikai, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017[…]