"In true Budo, there is no enemy. True Budo is the function of love. A martial art solely concerned with winning and losing is not true Budo. Victory is to thoroughly rid the mind of contention and conflict within ourselves." -- O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba
"Aikido is The Way to harmonize heaven, earth, and humanity." -- O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba
Thank you for your interest in The Circle of Harmony School.
We offer training in the traditional Japanese martial arts of Aikido, Aiki Ju Jutsu and Ju Jitsu (Aiki Budo).
Curriculum
Aikido and Aiki Ju Jutsu do not require the defender to be bigger, stronger or even faster than the attacker. Participation in our classes does not require any special background, prior training, or physical ability. Male or female, young or young at heart, tall or short, lean or large, all are welcome. All students practice together regardless of rank and we all learn from each other. The only thing we require is respect for one another on and off the mat. Safety is of utmost importance to us and we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when they come to train with us.
Our Aikido curriculum is based on Tomiki Ryu Aikido. Unarmed or "empty-handed" techniques form the bulk of our curriculum. However, since Aikido and Aiki Ju Jutsu techniques are based on movements found in Japanese swordsmanship, we also practice with the bokken (wooden sword), jo (short staff), and tanto (knife) on occasion. Our Aiki Ju Jutsu techniques are from Kokon Ryu Bujutsu Renmei and Hakko Ryu. Our Ju Jitsu techniques are from Danzan Ryu and Small Circle Ju Jitsu.
Students are taught how to use proper body movement and position, distance, balance, and timing to blend with an attacker's force and use it to control the attacker's ability to continue their aggression or launch another attack. Through continuous practice and training, students are able to develop the discipline and presence of mind needed to correctly assess a situation and find a way to neutralize aggressive behavior and resolve conflict with minimum use of force thus avoiding injury to anyone, including the aggressor.
Class Schedule
Adult classes are every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Kids classes are every Saturday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Location
You can stop by and visit us at 6237 Sunderland Dr., Columbus OH 43229. Map
Contact Information
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Telephone # (614) 865-4683
Instructors
Michael Pabst - Shihan, Chief Instructor
Dan Pauly - Sempai, Senior Instructor and Mentor
Emily Lenko - Sensei, Senior Instructor
Steve Adams - Sensei, Instructor
Junilu Lacar - Sensei, Instructor
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