Tomiki Aikido of the Americas

Tomiki Aikido of the Americas Tomiki Aikido of the Americas is a not-for-profit organization advocating sport aikido in the USA.

Tomiki Style of Aikido: Professor Kenji Tomiki

Kenji Tomiki's style of Aikido is a style that strives to combine the competitive excitement of Judo with the spiritual serenity of traditional Aikido. Kenji Tomiki (1900-1979) was perhaps more suited than anyone else in history to combine the disciplines of Judo and Aikido; during the 1920's and 1930's he studied intensively with both Jigoro Kano, the founder of modern Judo, and with Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Kenji Tomiki earned the rank of 8th Dan in both Judo and Aikido. Competition
The role of the tournament in Tomiki Aikido is two-fold: (1) to provide a forum where everyone can demonstrate his/her Aikido skills and to come together in friendship and harmony to learn from fellow Aikidoka, and (2) to allow each Aikidoka to test the effectiveness of his or her techniques in the crucible of competition. Because of this fundamental principal and the core recognition that both kata (choreographed moves) and randori (sparring) are essential, while simultaneously realizing that some people may prefer one over the other at any given time, a Tomiki Aikido tournament is comprised of both.

08/03/2026
08/02/2026

Some Gasshuku videos for your enjoyment!

I want to extend my thanks to all Tomiki-shiki Aikidoka who traveled to attend the Summer 2026 Gasshuku. I also want to ...
08/02/2026

I want to extend my thanks to all Tomiki-shiki Aikidoka who traveled to attend the Summer 2026 Gasshuku. I also want to extend my thanks to Professor Shawn Chitwood for his gracious hospitality, letting us use his brand new BJJ gym, it is first rate.
In the embu sessions Kuzushi was the central subject. We covered the Nanahon no Kuzushi kata, the Goshin Ho Yondan requirements and parts of Koryu Dai Yon.
During the randori sessions we practiced refereeing skills and discussed possible changes to tanto randori rules being considered by the WSAF.

Saturday inspiration, Ohba and Hatta senseis. Do you think anything is missing, or is it just me?
07/18/2026

Saturday inspiration, Ohba and Hatta senseis.
Do you think anything is missing, or is it just me?

1964年10月石井勉氏・鏡辰男氏　乱取り基本の形17本八田一朗先生・大庭英雄先生　古流の形 撮影時期：1964年10月撮影...

Register for the 2026 TAA Summer Gasshuku! The 2026 Summer Gasshuku location is set. It will take place Aug 1 - 2 (Sat.,...
07/13/2026

Register for the 2026 TAA Summer Gasshuku!

The 2026 Summer Gasshuku location is set. It will take place Aug 1 - 2 (Sat., Sun.) in Lewis Center, OH. Click https://tomiki.org/2026/07/summer-gasshuku-2026/ for details and online registration. Registration assists the host in planning a great event!

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