International Budo Ryokukai

What is Aikido? Aikido is the harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. This martial art utilizes an opponent’s momentum to cause imbalance resulting in the opponent being rendered harmless. Ryokukai Aikido was founded by Katsumi Niikura, Sensei. Niikura Sensei developed this unique approach to Aikido after years of studying various martial arts and focusing on the harmonization of mind, body, and spirit. In Ryokukai Aikido, practitioners aim to neutralize an opponent’s attack by using their momentum and balance rather than force. It emphasizes the importance of "ki" or energy flow, which Niikura Sensei believes plays a crucial role in maintaining health and effective technique​.