SHIDOKAN - "The place for the study of Leadership to Protect Society"

AIKIDO

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. It focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them. Aikido is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.O'Sensei emphasized the moral and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of harmony and peace. This is still true of Aikido today. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art. O'Sensei offered the following rules for studying Aikido:

Your search for traditional Aikido in Las Vegas Nevada, has brought you to SHIDOKAN, the only full time traditional Aikido school in Las Vegas Nevada.

SHIDOKAN is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Aikido in Las Vegas Nevada, SHIDOKAN promotes and encourages unity, regardless of difference, as it is the first character in Aikido;

"Ai"; Harmony, to join as one, to be in accord with...

Aikido has been considered to be one of the last remaining martial arts training that holds closest to the virtues of the samurai...Samurai were, "one who serves". SHIDOKAN is not motivated by, nor does it promote self gain, but rather the gain and growth of others. In the true spirit of the samurai and the service to our community, SHIDOKAN encourages everyone to find what is best for them. SHIDOKAN leads by the example for Aikido in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada, not only in the quality of training, but also in its practices. You may find additional Aikido schools located in Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada on our 'Links' page.

All are welcome at SHIDOKAN to observe any class at anytime, and equally as welcome to train in a class of interest, at no obligation (signed waiver required). Please e-mail us with any questions or you can call and leave a message on our message phone (702) 220-5301, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Thank you for considering SHIDOKAN for your martial arts training, and we look forward to training wi th you.

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SHIDOKAN - "The place for the study of Leadership to Protect Society "

1.	Aikido decides life and death in a single strike, so students must carefully follow the instructor's teaching and not compete to see who is the strongest.
2.	Aikido is the way that teaches how one can deal with several enemies. Students must train themselves to be alert not just to the front, but to all sides and the back.
3.	I Training should always be conducted in a pleasant and joyful atmosphere.
4.	The instructor teaches only one small aspect of the art. Its versatile applications must be discovered by each student through incessant practice and training.
5.	In daily practice first begin by moving your body and then progress to more intensive practice. Never force anything unnaturally or unreasonably. If this rule is followed, theneven elderly people will not hurt themselves and they can train in a pleasant and joyful atmosphere.
6.	The purpose of aikido is to train mind and body and to produce sincere, earnest people. Since all the techniques are to be transmitted person-to-person, do not randomly reveal them to others, for this might lead to their being used by hoodlums.