Welcome to Aikido Yoshokai Association of North America
Aikido Aikido - Calligraphy by Kushida-sensei
Side step-in throw
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.
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.
Video Clips of Kushida-sensei and AYANA Students

To view video clips of Kushida-sensei and AYANA students demonstrating Yoshokai Aikido at the Genyokan Dojo and other locations in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area click the picture below or go to http://www.genyokan.org