AIKIDO means, Way of Harmony with the Universe.

I experience Aikido as harmonic movement.

As I observe movement, it seems to happen
in two basic ways:

In a straight line or in a circle.

Straight lines and circles.
Circles and straight lines.

This makes Aikido very scientific and precise. It is based on
the principles of connection, angle, leverage and gravity.
It doesn't matter if one is young or old, big or small, athletic
or non-athletic. Anyone can bring themselves to the edge of
the mat and step on. An interest and a willingness to study
movement is all that is necessary to begin.

And what does Aikido give back? That is your personal
discovery!

Jeramy Hale

I began the study of Aikido in 1987 when I met my main teacher, Frank Doran Shihan 7th dan, chief instructor of Aikido West in Redwood City, California. I have trained with many of the leading teachers in the US, Europe and Japan, and hold a 3rd dan (3rd degree black belt) in Aikido. I have also trained with Julio Toribio Sensei in Monterey, and hold a black belt in Seibukan Jujutsu. During the 1970's I studied Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style) with the Wus in Palo Alto, California.

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