Aikido is a form of Japanese Budo, a way of study including both physical and
mental training. The word Aikido can be loosely translated as "the Way (do)
of harmony (ai) with nature or universal energy (ki)." Aikido is a way of
studying harmony through physical movements. We study moving in harmony with
others to eventually strive to create harmony with nature.
Aikido - Calligraphy by Kushida-sensei
The Aikido Yoshokai Association of North America (AYANA) is a non profit
educational corporation established by
Takashi Kushida-sensei. AYANA is dedicated to
teaching Yoshokai Aikido and educating the general public about Aikido in
particular and Japanese Budo in general. Kushida-sensei teaches at the
Genyokan Dojo which is the headquarters of
AYANA.