Aikido & Judo

I encourage each visiter to give this class a good six month trial before making your decision. Most Aikido dojos concentrate on wrist locks, elbow locks and shoulder locks. This is pre-​war Aikido.
The Yoseikan Budo tchnique incorporates Judo techniques, major body throws, sutemi waza, sacrafice throws and leg take downs, basic newazakarate, western boxing, and a traditional form of Japanese armed combat known as Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-​ryu. Pre-​war Aikido used atemi to cause harm when necessary. One of the greatest practitioners of Aikdio, sensei Hiroshi Isoyama would often use head butts (atemi) or sacrafice throws (sutemi waza), to help subdue his opponent when challenged by boxers and wrestlers.
This pre-​war technique was said to be kept hidden after World War II; Samurai were known as a threat, and aikido became a friendlier sport over the years (aka post-​war Aikido). You’ve stumbled upon a rare version of Aikido. Your ranking is earned, not given. Yoseikan Budo is a respected art that teaches effective, practical self defense against multiple opponents at one time.

I’ve been coming to this dojo for the last 4 years. It is a «traditional» dojo in the sense that many of the principles and values are anchored in traditions that have been maintained since its early beginnings, but it’s progressive in the sense that the techniques evolve as more effective means are discovered. The teachers have literally dedicated their lives to the study and teaching of martial arts and demonstrate through their attitude and actions, what it means to be a true martial artist. I don’t think this dojo will appeal to everyone, but for those who are looking to better themselves and who are willing to help others to do the same, it is ideal.

Mutual welfare and maximum efficiency is the motto of this form of Aikido we study.
It’s a traditional Japanese Aikido mixed with Judo and Jiu Jitsu elements. This Yoseikan Aikido also emphasizes the spiritual side to life, so that one may be prepared and able in handling, and adapting to life’s obstacles.
Patrick Auge is our Sensei.

I really learned a lot from this dojo. The place, unlike other dojo that mainly focuses on earning belts or winning competition, teach me how to become a better person through the aikido practices and whole-​hearted microcosmic social interactions with Sensei and other students. It not only inspires me to be more present and concentrated in daily ordinary activities but also teaches me the right attitudes to face difficulties. I love my dojo family!!!

My first martial art was here at this very dojo. I did judo for about 6 years before I parted ways with the school, but what I obtained will never go to waste. Sensei Patrick is an excellent teacher, and his teachings revolves mostly around discipline and tradition. Judo is great for self defense and great to add to your arsenal wether I’d be mma, jiu jitsu, grappling, wrestling, and for all around good well being. Please take consideration on this dojo, and understand this phenomenal martial art through true japanese tradition.