Aikido on the Web


World Aikido Headquarters
The Aikikai Foundation (Aikido World Headquarters) is the parent organization for the development and popularization of Aikido throughout the world. Under the leadership of Moriteru Ueshiba Doshu, instructors are teaching Aikido according to the ideals of the Founder (Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei) to students in Japan and throughout the world.

Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
This site provides information regarding Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, a federation of more than ninety dojos. Two thousand students train through these ASU schools. Mitsugi Saotome Shihan is the master instructor for ASU. The ASU is affiliated with World Aikido Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan..

Cleveland Aikikai
The Cleveland Aikikai is a not for profit Ohio corporation and was founded in 1978 by members of the Oberlin College Aikido Club. Since its inception, the Cleveland Aikikai has been associated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, an international organization of schools under the direction of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan.

Blind Squirrel Dojo
The Blind Squirrel Dojo was founded in the fall of 2006 by Sensei Joe Timpone in conjunction with Cleveland Aikikai. In addition to Aikido, when weather permits, they also practice Tameshigiri (cutting targets with live blades) and Kyudo (Japanese archery). Both of which are integral to the spirit and form of Aikido.