Asayake Dojo

Howell Aiki Martial Arts

Updated September 27, 2007

Asayake Dojo in Howell, Michigan offers training in the study of the traditional waza of Aiki-jujitsu and kenjutsu as transmitted to Okabayashi Shogen Sensei of the Hakuho Ryu Aiki Budo by Takuma Hisa Sensei and Takeda Tokimune Sensei, 36th soke of the Daito Ryu.This also includes study in;Shoden (118 Techniques)Aiki-no-jutsu (53 Techniques)The modern (1911) 10 Royal Kendo Kata (7 Bokuto and 3 kotachi waza ) developed as a basic introduction to kenjutsu developed by all the Kenjutsu schools of JapanThe gogyu no kata (5 katas) These are transition kata between the Kendo kata and the Aizu-han Kei Ono-ha Itto-Ryu Kenjutsu Sokaku-Den Kata. These kata help introduce some typical movements and concepts of the higher kata.Modern self defense techniques. These techniques include punches, kicks, joint locks and throws from various disciplines. This is a no non-sense approach to self defense but with a examination of the underlying fundamentals of Aikijujutsu and kenjutsu.

Asayake Dojo is under the leadship of Mr. Wayne Braden. If you are interested in learning more about the classes offered at Asayake Martial Arts of Howell, Michigan, or to request an interview for potential membership please contact by email Mr. Wayne Braden, Chief Instructor.
About the Chief Instructor
Hakuho-Ryu Aiki Budo Mid-west Head Quarters
History of the Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu
About Okabayashi Shogen, Shihan of Hakuho Ryu Aikibudo

NEW CLASS TIMES:

Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

News and Announcements

New Times Open For Training

Asayake Dojo is now offering 6 classes per week! There will be 2 classes held 3 days a week. Your monthly dues allows you access to any of the classes that are offered. These new hours will begin on October 1, 2007. We are trying to build a new student roster for classes so If you are interested in attending the or have any questions class please contact the Chief Instructor at: Wayne Braden.Interested In Becoming A Student?If you are interested in observing a class and asking questions about the classes offered please send the following information to Chief Instructor Wayne Braden: detailed former martial arts experience including time in training, any current martial arts training, why are you looking to leave your current school/training if applicable and how long has it been since you have trained in a martial art, if ever.

Potential students MUST be interviewed by Mr. Braden. It is Mr. Braden’s right to choose the students he wishes to train in the art to and he reserves the right to deny anyone training in this art. Space is very limited!

IMPORTANT:This art is NOT for everyone though anyone with a good heart is welcome. Aiki-jujitsu comes from the samurai combat art of Daito-Ryu (Takeda-Ryu) Aiki-jujitsu. These techniques were developed for use on the battlefield of medieval Japan and can be extremely painful and dangerous. With this in mind ALL participants are expected to train with the safety of their training partner in mind and in a disciplined manner. Inappropraite and undisciplined behavior will not be tolerated in the training area. EVERYONES safety is paramount in the training area. If you do NOT observe this basic understanding you will be asked to leave.

Another item to note is that this art is NOT modern Aikido. Modern Aikido uses large circular movements where as Aiki-jujitsu uses a linear body movement. Modern Aikido, and Aiki-jujitsu both have their roots in the Daito-Ryu but that is where the simularity ends. Aikido has a more spiritual approach and has changed over the years to be more spiritually focused.

If you are looking for a way to validate your current martial art or one you studied in the past this is not for you. We are not here to say that one martial art is better then another. The best martial art for you is the one you decide to practice and stick with and not the one you think is better then another. If your reason is the later you may want to rethink your reason for studying a martial art.