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"If You Succumb To The Temptation Of Using Violence In The Struggle, Unborn Generations Will Be The Recipients Of A Long And Desolate Night Of Bitterness, And Your Chief Legacy To The Future Will Be An Endless Reign Of  Meaningless Chaos."

Dr. Martin Luther King

 

Aikido of Olympia is honored to host Koretoshi Maruyama Sensei's Northwest Tour in August of 2009.

Master Koretoshi Maruyama studied Aikido under the tutelage of the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, eventually becoming a professional Aikido instructor in 1967. He taught with both the Aikikai and Ki no Kenkyukai. Maruyama Sensei spent a period of 10 years in a temple in Saitama Prefecture, training intensively in the philosophy and practice that ‘You are fundamentally mind’. He left the temple to establish Aikido Yuishinkai, which he continues to develop and teach to this day.

Aikido of Olympia is honored to host Maruyama Sensei for a weekend seminar from Friday August 21st through Sunday the 23rd.  All students of Aikido and martial arts are welcome to attend this event regardless of affiliation or style.  For more information about Aikido Yuishinkai, please go to:  www.aikidoyuishinkai.com

Please visit the "Northwest Tour" page for Maruyama Sensei's Seminar in Olympia.

If you have faith in life, life will respond in kind."  Master Koretoshi Maruyama

About Us

Aikido Of Olympia stems from a  tradition of offering Aikido in Olympia since 1973 when Yoshihiko Hirata Sensei began classes at The Evergreen State College.   We are a small organization seeking to continue sharing the rich arts and practices of Aikido in our community.   While we do ask for payment for services to sustain our location, the true coin of payment is to live out and share the principles of Aikido in our daily lives.  We hope that the tradition of Aikido in Olympia continues long into the future and enhances the quality of life for all. 

Please contact us anytime with questions, or visit for more information—Thank you!  We are grateful to once again be serving the Olympia community.

Other class offerings at Aikido of Olympia:  (*Please contact the instructors to see about current schedules for these non-Aikido classes)

Doce Pares Escrima--Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30pm,  Instructor Preston Stanke (contact:  shujikoin@yahoo.com)

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®Classes                                                  Time:  Tuesdays 9am & Thursdays 6pm                 Cost:  10 per class or 40 per month 

What's  New

bulletKoretoshi Maruyama Sensei to visit our dojo in August of 2009! 
bulletAikido of Olympia is housing other practices each week--see the "Other Class Offerings" for more info!
bulletAikido of Olympia is affiliated with Aikido Yuishinkai International, headed by Master Koretoshi Maruyama.  For more information with Aikido Yuishinkai, visit their website at:  www.aikidoyuishinkai.com.
bulletCheck out a video of our new year's water misogi on youtube.com : search for "water misogi 2009".  We look forward to seeing 'ice' next year!

Contact Info & Location of Classes:

bulletDojo Phone:  (360) 701-9798
bulletEmail:  Info@aikidoofolympia.com
bulletDojo Location:  506 Columbia St. SW  Olympia, WA  98501 (near the corner of 5th Avenue and Columbia St., across from Canvas Works)

 The Aikido Dojo    

The Aikido dojo (meaning ‘place of The Way’), provides a secure and friendly environment where we can begin to see and understand our fears, anxieties, reactions and habits. Aikido training is entirely non-competitive and fosters a cooperative and supportive attitude. The concentration and discipline required for Aikido training brings focus to our daily lives. Aikido challenges us to improve our skills and attempt new things. By achieving these skills, we gain confidence in our ability to maintain stability whenever we encounter difficulty. The first thing you notice about someone is their attitude. If your attitude and thoughts are positive, your life reflects positive results.

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