SANGEN Aikido is a highly respected martial arts school located in Surrey Hills, Victoria. With a focus on Aikido, a modern form of Japanese martial arts, SANGEN offers a unique blend of functional, foundational, and formative training.
Aikido, meaning “the way of joining or unifying harmony,” teaches students how to work in unity with other forces or ideas. Founded by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as O'Sensei or Great Teacher, Aikido combines his personal and spiritual development with his study of martial arts, specifically Daito-Ryu jujutsu. This combination informs the technical and philosophical characteristics of Aikido today.
At SANGEN Aikido, students learn a variety of skills, including the anticipation, leadership, and redirection of their partner's force and intention. This allows them to efficiently control and unify with their partner's movement. Additionally, students develop the capacity to receive techniques, known as ukemi, by remaining aligned and connected with their partner at all times.
The martial aspect of Aikido includes techniques such as projections, chokes, strikes, sweeps, dislocations, and pinning techniques. While the technical repertoire is vast, SANGEN Aikido emphasises a training environment of care and mutual respect among its practitioners.
One unique aspect of Aikido is the absence of organised competitions, tournaments, and weight classes. This means that all students, regardless of their physical characteristics, train together to learn and develop as individuals. This approach fosters a sense of unity and community within the SANGEN Aikido school.
The legacy of O'Sensei lives on through the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan, led by Moriteru Ueshiba, O'Sensei's grandson. SANGEN Aikido acknowledges and honours this lineage, upholding the principles and teachings of Aikido.
The symbol of SANGEN Aikido, a simple design featuring the number three in Japanese surrounded by a circle, represents the three origins or principles of the school. These principles are based on physics, mathematics, and anatomy, highlighting the scientific foundation of Aikido techniques.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, SANGEN Aikido welcomes everyone to join their community of dedicated practitioners. With their functional, foundational, and formative approach to Aikido, SANGEN provides a supportive and enriching environment for self-development and personal growth.
Contact SANGEN Aikido at 679 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills Victoria 3127 to learn more about classes and how to get started on your Aikido journey. You can also visit their website at [insert website link] or call 0424 178 216. Download their flyer for additional information.