Japan ...birthplace of all aikido

O'Sensei put together this martial art ......Tokyo Hombu Dojo began in the 1920's. I visited the modern site in 2012. O'Sensei died in 1969.

The top picture was the upper floor of Hombu. Main classes practise here. The lower picture is the mat where beginner classes and kids practised. Lots of places o practise ...What i learned - the Seneis were very experienced and taught very simply. Repetition and basic moves. Crowded classes but wonderful practise.