Aikido Daiwa - Online Inquiries Form : "Aikido: The Non-Violent Martial Art" The idea of a non-violent martial art seems at first to be paradoxical and self-contradictory. But in this respect, Aikido is perhaps the most unique and beautiful of all the martial arts: it is defensive and non-aggressive both in its philosophy and techniques, yet incredibly versatile and practical. Aikidoists do not try to initiate attacks, win fights or defeat opponents. Instead, they seek to control and neutralize an attack not through sheer physical strength, but rather through flowing circular motions that blend with the energy of an attack and redirect that energy back against the attacker.

[ Japanese Calligraphy saying "AI-KI-DO" ]

4404 West Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 843-4984

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Instructors

Jack Arnold, Chief Instructor founded Aikido Daiwa in 1980 and has practiced Aikido for over forty years. He has attained the rank of rokudan (6th degree black belt) and has been awarded the title of Shihan (master instructor) from Sensei T. K. Chiba Shihan, director of Birankai International. In November of 2006 Arnold Sensei received his Hombu Shihan Title from Doshu M. Ueshiba. Arnold Sensei holds black belts in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu and is a member and former Chairman of the Senior Council of Birankai International.

Fred Fujioka has practiced Aikido since 1970 and has attained the rank of yondan (4th degree black belt).

Toma Rosenzweig has practiced Aikido since 1974 and has attained the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) and has been awarded the title of Fukushidoin (Assistant Instructor) by Birankai International.

Kathy Altieri holds the rank of fourth degree black belt and is a certified instructor at the Shidoin level in Birankai International. She has been teaching Aikido for more than twenty years, and currently is an instructor for adult classes at Aikido Daiwa.

Teryne Dorret has practiced Aikido since 1988 and has attained the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt). She currently teaches adult classes.

Adrian Lunn has been practicing Aikido since 1987. He studied for many years in Connecticut with Sensei Juba Nour, an original uchideshi of T.K. Chiba, Shihan. Lunn has attained the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) and teaches both children and adult classes.

AIKIDO DAIWA is affiliated with Birankai International under the direction and support of T.K. Chiba, Shihan (Master Instructor) hachidan (8th degree black belt), and also with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

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Class Schedule Classes are offered on an ongoing basis and beginners may start at any time. If you are interested in Aikido, you are welcome to visit Aikido Daiwa and observe a class - you may take your first Aikido class for free. Please call in advance and come to class wearing comfortable loose fitting clothes while leaving your jewelry at home. Uniforms can be purchased at Aikido Daiwa. Classes are offered at the following times:

Sunday	9:00 am - 10:00 am 10:15 am - 11:30 am	Kids 7 to 12 yrs others with Sensei's permission Open Class
Monday	9:00 am to 10:00 am 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8:15 pm - 8:45 pm	Open Class Open Class Birankai Iaido (Batto Ho)
Tuesday	6:15 am - 7:15 am 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Open Class Open Class
Wednesday	6:15 am - 7:15 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm	Open Class Open Class Kids 7 to 12 yrs others with Sensei's permission Open Class
Thursday	6:15 am - 7:15 am 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Open Class Open Class Advanced Weapons Class
Friday	6:15 am - 7:15 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Open Class Open Class Teens *Teen may attend adult clases with Arnold Sensei's Permision Open
Saturday	9:00 am - 10:00 am 10:15 am - 11:30 am	Open Basic Weapons Open Class

Aikido Daiwa
Class Fees Aikido Daiwa charges $160 to join and that price includes the first two months of training. After that it's $100 per month.

The dojo is open every day and you may train as often as you like.

Uniforms and training weapons are available at the dojo. For other prices such as teens, children, family rates, etc. please call the dojo.

4404 West Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 843-4984

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