For 22 years Aikido of Norwalk has been providing training in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. Our classes are conducted in a traditional manner. Class sizes are small with a high level of personalized attention. Emphasis is placed on challenging and developing individuals. Training is conducted in a friendly and inviting environment by certified instructors.
Our curriculum supports the methodology of the Zenshinkai Aikido Association with which Aikido of Norwalk is affiliated. You can see some pictures from our events and seminars here. We offer weekly classes for Adults and Youth (ages 6-14) and have a number of special offers designed to help interested prospects sample our classes.
Our curriculum supports the methodology of the Zenshinkai Aikido Association with which Aikido of Norwalk is affiliated. You can see some pictures from our events and seminars here. We offer weekly classes for Adults and Youth (ages 6-14) and have a number of special offers designed to help interested prospects sample our classes.
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Our School
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The willow is a common icon in Japanese culture - from stories and legends to paintings and poetry. We have adopted the name "Yanagi Aikido Dojo", and the image of the Willow Tree, as a constant reminder of the aim of our training. The willlow tree is flexible. In severe winds some harder woods may splinter or break, but the willow sways gracefully with its environment, moving in accord with the elements.
Instructors
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Aikido of Norwalk chief instructor Corey Guilbault ("Gyil-bow") began his training in 1989 while in college at Syracuse University. Upon graduation, he enrolled as a student of Tenshinkan Dojo, headquarters of the Aikido Association of America, under the late F. Toyoda Shihan. Several years later, Mr. Guilbault moved to Brooklyn, New York where he became a student of Shaku Joseph Jarman Sensei at the Jikishinkan Dojo.
Zenshinkai
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Aikido of Norwalk (Yanagi Aikido Dojo) is affiliated with the Zenshinkai Aikido Association, a United-States based organization of dojo committed to developing and maintaining the philosophy that mind and body are one through the training methods of aikido, zen and related budo.
To accomplish its mission it is the belief of the ZAA, that for the long-term growth of the Aikido arts that consistent and quality professional instruction must be instituted and maintained.The ZAA's instructional program is instituted and maintained by the Chairman and Chief Instructor Greg Noble Sensei under the teaching methodology of the late Fumio Toyoda Shihan and Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba.
To accomplish its mission it is the belief of the ZAA, that for the long-term growth of the Aikido arts that consistent and quality professional instruction must be instituted and maintained.The ZAA's instructional program is instituted and maintained by the Chairman and Chief Instructor Greg Noble Sensei under the teaching methodology of the late Fumio Toyoda Shihan and Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba.
Adults
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In the all ranks class students of all levels train together. Attention is given to novice students to assure they are learning in a comfortable environment. We cover a range of skills in this class including tumbling techniques, strikes and defenses as well as refining and more deeply exploring breathing, meditation, and integration exercises.
Youth ages 6-14
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Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art that uses the energy of an attack to neutralize an aggressor. We strive to offer a fun, energetic, yet disciplined environment where children can learn cooperatively to resolve conflicts peacefully. In addition to technique an emphasis is placed on developing skills in self control, mindfulness, respect for others and personal safety.
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