AIKIDO OF BRISTOL COUNTY
SHOUBUKAN TENSHIN AIKIDO
TENSHIN AIKIDO
Shihan Luis Santos
Aikido Of Bristol County is th e first Tenshin Aikido in Bristol County, Ma and New England under Shihan Luis Santos of Shoubukan Dojo, FL. Organized through the (D.N.B.K) Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, Honbu Kyoto, Japan. Our goal is to provide students of Aikido Of Bristol County with unparalleled instruction in the Japanese Martial Art of self-defense called Aikido by providing positive stress and challenge for students and teachers to reach their full potential, physical and mental, also To provide powerful methods for protecting ourselves from the disadvantages both inherited and adopted by our society. Observing and promoting the ideals and traditions of Aikido under the direction of John Araujo Sensei, Providing a safe and relaxed atmosphere for new and experienced students to learn and grow. Teaching a solid foundation of Basic Movements and Basic Techniques which serve as the foundation for the students' continued growth and learning at much higher levels, To develop discipline, self-confidence, self-control, self-reliance to protect their selves and love ones. Providing an inner strength to develop a healthy body, mind and natural reflexes. Fostering an open-minded environment and offering a variety of programs to broaden the understanding of Martial Arts in general. Classes at Aikido Of Bristol County are conducted in a friendly yet traditional atmosphere. Students learn correct etiquette in conjunction with their physical training.Through earnest, realistic and sincere training, the students of Aikido Of Bristol County will learn the true meaning of Aikido.
TENSHIN AIKIDO
The Aikido that is practiced in the Aikido Dojos is called Aikido. That is the original form of Aikido as introduced by the founder of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). The line that is being followed is the Santos line of Shoubukan Tenshin Aikido. Meaning that within Aikikai Aikido the style and methodology of Renshi Luis Santos (6th dan) Aikido Shihan is practiced. Shihan Santos is proficient in a very practical Aikido, effective as a martial art and combining all principles and aspects of Aikido, “the way of inner harmony”. This style is acknowledged and respected by the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai headquarters in Kyoto Japan also known as( Honbu Dojo) and other Aikido organizations worldwide.
