Chino Aikido Association
About Chino Aikido Association
The Chino Aikido Association was established in 2001 by volunteers from Chino City and neighboring cities and towns.
Currently, children and adult classes are taught in a fun, serious and relaxed manner, regardless of age, gender or experience.
From Chairman Miharu Koike
Hello everyone.
The Chino Aikido Club was founded in 2001 by four friends who wanted to try Aikido. Initially, we were taught Aikido by an Australian.
One of the reasons I started the group was that Aikido is practiced one-on-one with another person, so I thought it would be beneficial for people who have difficulty communicating and for children.
Looking back at that time, I started at age 50 and couldn't even roll around on the tatami mat at first, but I think the charm of Aikido and the fact that I was a disciple of the wonderful world-renowned instructor, Endo Seishiro, were the reasons I was able to continue.
And above all, the friends are great. We love practicing and have a deep love for Aikido, and we practice together steadily and in harmony. Anyone can start at any time. Please come and observe.
So please give it a try. It's fun! We look forward to seeing you.
Instructor
Aikido Saku Dojo Instructor: Kaname Ariga (6th Dan)
Biography
Born in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture in 1973.
In 1989, he joined the Funabashi Aikido Doyukai and studied under Master Seishiro Endo and Master Makoto Shimizu.
In 1993, upon entering Shukutoku University, he founded the Aikido club and served as its first captain for three and a half years.
In 2002, he entered the Saku Aikido Dojo and has been devoted to Aikido ever since.
In 2015, he attained the 6th Dan rank.
He currently teaches at the various branches of the Saku Aikido Dojo (Saku Aikido Kai, Chino Aikido Kai, Chikuma Aikido Kai, and Nagano Aikido Kai).
He also gives annual seminars and instruction in Finland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Norway, Slovakia and Hungary.
Ariga Kaname official website
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