Aikido in Westchester, NY - Martial Arts, Self Defense and Fitness

                                                   - Philosophy
Outline of Section (Links on Left):


O'Sensei - Selected Poems and The Art of Peace

Toyoda Sensei - Interview sheds light on his mission for the development of Aikido in the United States (Founder AAA)

Saito Sensei Overview of Aikido - a lens through which we might view the art (9th dan Iwama, Japan and one of the top
disciples of founder)

Tamura Sensei - Relationship between Aikido and other arts (9th dan France)

Sugano Sensei - Key points for training - excerpts from interview (8th dan NY)

Saotome Sensei - The purpose of Aikido (titles my own) - excerpts from book by Saotome Sensei (8th dan)


The links below may be helpful for further information:

FAQ - answers many questions for beginners and people experienced in other martial arts.  Good for those with
experience in Aikido as well.

AAA web site - detailed information about our organization, the founder, the structure, events, etc.

Aikido Online - an informational website for members of the United States Aikido Federation.  Some articles listed on
the front page with most in the archives section by Senseis Tamura, Sugano, O'Sensei, the first and second Doshu's.  
There are articles by many other instructors, but those named above have a genuine understanding of the art, a point
made explicitly by Tamura Sensei during one of his seminars (also confirmed by Sugano Sensei and the current
Doshu in many cases).

All Martial Arts section of this web site provides information on many East Asian martial arts as well as suggestions on
how to search for a school.
Scarsdale Aikido
4 Gray Rock Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-574-6498
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