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The school
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1000-year old school of the martial arts with a curriculum of nearly 3000 techniques.
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is a total defence system against multiple assaillants, with or without weapons.
At the Aozola dojo, you will learn ethical strategies to end violence swiftly, efficiently, effortlessly, and permanently.
The dojo
Aozola (or Aozora) means “blue sky”, and ‘Aozola dojo’ is an old Japanese metaphor saying the “place of the Way” is anywhere you happen to be, instead of being confined to a training hall.
Aozola dojo embodies the ethos of our practice, as we strongly believe that a serious study of the martial arts cannot be confined to a single environment or a single perspective.
It also embodies our training history, as for the first few years our classes were exclusively held outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Today, we keep this tradition alive by adding outdoor sessions to our regular practices in summer and winter.
Testimonials.
“Olen harjoitellut Daitoryu aikijujutsua vuodesta 2010. Jeanin opissa aloitin vuonna 2020. Laji on monipuolinen ja kokonaisvaltainen. On haastavaa harjoitella tekniikoita hitaalla tempolla, mutta siten ne oppii parhaiten. Jean painottaa rentoutta ja koko kehon käyttöä; näin tekniikoista tulee toimivia ja tehokkaita.
Haasta itsesi ja tule rohkeasti mukaan!”
Markku Lanki
“The practice of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu helps me to understand martial arts both in their entirety and their depth. It is an ancestral but evolving art. It is extremely effective for physical self-defence, and for developing mental strength and resilience. Daito-ryu is an excellent support for the improvement of the individual. It is also a gateway to Japanese culture through the finesse, technicality, unfussiness, and strong values conveyed by this discipline.”
Baptiste Casalegno
“Daitoryu aikijujutsua kannataa harrastaa! Olen treenaillut daitoryuta nelisentoista vuotta, ison osan siitä Jean Gonzalezin kanssa. Treeneissä opitaan kehon hallintaa, itsepuolustusta ja pohjana on vanha japanilainen taistelutaito.
Ei haittaa, vaikka ei olisi sen kummempaa liikunnallista pohjaa. Pikkuhiljaa keho ja mieli oppii uusia asioita. Daitoryuta pystyy muuten harrastamaan vaikka olisi kremppaa kehossa! Jean osaa ottaa huomioon kehon mahdolliset rajoitteet.
Suosittelen!”
Timo Carey
“Daito-ryu is an art of prestige. It’s a real treat to practice with Jean Gonzalez (direct student of Kawabe sensei). Learning to practice slowly is much more difficult than it seems. Practicing slowly allows you to better understand the principles of Aiki in general and allows you to acquire a certain fluidity in your movements.
I highly recommend this discipline to those who want to explore and exploit all their action potentials.
Jean Gonzalez’s approach sheds light on many gray areas that any advanced martial arts practitioner in general might have. Learning to use your body in the most fluid and simple way possible is not given to everyone. Jean Gonzalez is an example to follow in this area.
Whatever your martial origins are, your past experiences, or your current research, he will certainly have answers to your questions.”
Julien Moreaux
“I started martial arts 6 years ago with the practice of Aikido and Katori Shinto-ryu. I started the practice of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Takumakai with Jean Gonzalez for the past two years. Living in France, I only get the chance to practice few weeks durant those two years, but even with this small amount of time, Jean succeeded to help me to understand so much. Not only I learn some great stuff in Daito-ryu, but I also can use them in my everyday practice! I can’t wait for my next session!”
Gwilherm Courbet
Our Focus
Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is the origin and foundation of Aikido. It is also the most famous of all traditional martial arts schools in Japan.
The Takumakai is the most reputed organisation (in Japan and overseas) dedicated to its preservation.
Our teacher has spent years of rigorous daily training in Japan under the guidance of Takumakai’s top teachers.
We also arrange study trips to Japan for our students, to train directly with the Takumakai’s top teachers.
A strict code of conduct and a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of harassment, training whilst intoxicated, and associations with or support of hate-groups.
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The Art In A Nutshell.
Elegance
Daito-ryu teaches how to end violence swiftly and effortlessly.
There are many techniques, but few core principles.
Efficiency and harmony are paramount in everything we do.
Optimized for real life situations
A proficient Daito-ryu practitioner lawfully adapts
to any and all violent situations.
Simple, not simplistic
Simple tactics require a high level of skill and experience.
Complex ones are slow and inefficient.
Simplistic ones rarely work.
Real training. No excuses
Daito-ryu techniques work every time.
If something doesn’t work in every situation, it is simply discarded.
There is no room for delusions in our practice.
2 convenient locations
Monday 6.30pm to 8pm
Töölön Kisahalli
Paavo Nurmen kuja 1c, Helsinki
Easy parking available
Wednesday and Friday 7pm to 9pm
Liikuntamylly Myllypuro
Jauhokuja 3, Helsinki
Direct access from the Myllypuro Subway and bus stations
Free parking available
Training schedule
Monday
Töölön Kisahalli
7 pm to 8.30 pm
(shared training space)
Wednesday
Liikuntamylly Myllypuro
7 pm to 9 pm
(private training space)
Friday
Liikuntamylly Myllypuro
7 pm to 9 pm
(private training space)
Tailored quality courses
Junior classes (5-15 years old)
Adult classes
Women self-defense classes
Special needs classes (requires medical certificate)
Private lessons
(Discounts and paiements plans available for full-time students and low income earners)
Community Work
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Anti-Bullying Workshops
Self-Defence Workshops
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Here for you
Join us anytime
We are here to help you reach your goals
About us
Our branches:
Myllypuro dojo
Kisahalli dojo
Paris dojo
Besançon study group
Lyon study group
Where to find us
Liikuntamylly Myllypuro
Jauhokuja 3, 00920 Helsinki
Töölön Kisahalli
Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 C, 00250 Helsinki
Here for you
Join us anytime
We are here to help you reach your goals
About us
Our branches:
Myllypuro dojo
Kisahalli dojo
Paris dojo
Besançon study group
Lyon study group
Where to find us
Liikuntamylly Myllypuro
Jauhokuja 3, 00920 Helsinki
Töölön kisahalli
Paavo Nurmen kuja 1c, 00250 Helsinki