AIKIDO HIBIKI
Stillness in Movement.
How you move is how you think.
Quiet the mind. Be "here, now".
Know softness and freedom.
Aikido in Portland.
In aikido, the emphasis is on how to move with the other person, not in opposition nor by overcoming with strength or speed.
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At 'Aikido Hibiki', we develop the outer through lively practice and nurture the inner through focus and observation.
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Upcoming dates:
- May 30 (Sat) - Dojo closed. Hibiki group trip to Kayla Feder sensei seminar in Tacoma
ABOUT AIKIDO
In aikido, there are no competitive matches. Instead, we practice agreed upon roles with partners, cooperatively. The aim is to develop good use and function of the body and to know the physical and energetic relationship with the partner - this is communication.
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Furthermore, through practicing correct, beautiful, and unforced movements, one develops concentration, perception, etc. Accordingly, the benefits of practice are not defined by age, sex, or physique.
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At Aikido Hibiki, we help each other grow and develop. ​
Japanese martial arts
OUR CLASSES
We opened our dojo near the corner of Foster & Powell in April 2023.
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Read the Frequently Asked Questions for the typical flow of a class.
Purpose
What is 'quiet mind' and what's the value of it?
Convenience. Simplicity. Lots of choices. "Have to do this. Must do that." Immediate results. "Is this enough? Is that the right decision?" Tolerating and becoming inured to brevity, shallowness, not having much more to give - consider the mind that is cultivated unwittingly by today's world.
Graduating away from, or freedom from such a mind - this could be stated as the purpose of aikido practice. To know depth, not "just enough". To feel quiet and settled, not busy. To be more capable of being present, relating, even giving, to others. Cultivating mutually, coming to know oneself and thereby truly being oneself in the world. It is the opposite of what today's world tends to point us toward, but 'opposite' is what might seem fascinating or even essential to you.
"I don't get lost despite being the most beginning-est of beginners. I always leave feeling inspired, determined and excited for the next class."
Jaime D.