Aikido at Brevard Aikikai

Aikido is a Japanese martial discipline which places a strong emphasis on self defense, personal development and spiritual training.  It is based on the principle of active non-resistance.  Aikido is often called the gentle martial art as it follows a moral code of non-violence in seeking not to harm the attacker but to control and restrain him using defensive tactics.  Aikido uses the strength of an aggressor against him in a non-lethal way.  Since the emphasis is on blending with the attack great physical strength is not essential so Aikido can be practiced by men, women and children of all ages regardless of size. 

Brevard Aikikai was founded in 1987 by Grady Lane, Rokudan (6th degree black belt) Shidoin, who serves as chief instructor.  Sensei Lane teaches traditional Aikido as handed down by the founder Morihei Ueshiba, O’Sensei (Great Teacher). Brevard Aikikai offers traditional Aikido classes for adults and children.  We are open to the public and visitors are welcome for any of the classes.  If you are interested in joining or even just seeing what Aikido is please stop by the dojo and observe a class or ask questions. We would be happy to have you join us in one class free of charge. Sweat pants and long sleeve tee shirt or loose work out clothes are recommended if you wish to participate in a class.

Brevard Aikikai is affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation, under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, and the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan, under the guidance of the grandson of O’Sensei and the present leader of the art of Aikido, Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.