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Yoga Dojo, Aikido in English

Aikido classes in English are offered in Yoga, Setagaya-ku. Please join us!

Please click here for more detailed information or e-mail me at the contact address above right. The web site emphasizes the program for children, but adults classes are available at the same location.

Aoyama Kyoshitsu, Seishinkan Dojo

Seishinkan Dojo (Ohara-sensei) Aoyama Kyoshitsu is my home dojo. Classes are Wednesday 7 to 9 PM (no class 4th Wednesday of the month).

The address is 2-12-39 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, down the stairs in the basement studio. It is across the street from the Brazilian Embassy.

The main Seishinkan Dojo is in Seijo-gakuen-mae. Here is the dojo home page (in English).

You can e-mail Seishinkan (Ohara-sensei's English is quite good) at the address on the home page. Please call or e-mail before coming to watch or participate in a class.

Four Major Principles to Unify Mind and Body

心身統一の四大原則

Shinshin touitsu no yon dai gensoku

Four Major Principles to Unify Mind and Body

1. 臍下の一点に心をしずめ統一する

Seika no itten ni kokoro wo shizume touitsu suru

Keep one point

2. 全身の力を完全に抜く

Zenshin no chikara wo kanzen ni nuku

Relax completely

3. 身体の総ての部分の重みを、その最下部におく

Karada no subete no bubun no omomi wo sono saikabu ni oku

Keep weight underside

4. 氣を出す

Ki wo dasu

Extend ki.