Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu
is a traditional Japanese martial art which is said to be about one thousand years old. However, it was only opened to the public for the first time by Takeda Sokaku (1860-1943) one hundred years ago. Takeda Sokaku started teaching after the Meji restoration and the historic fall of his samurai clan the Aizu. All the people who had the opportunity to witness Sokaku Takeda sensei's techniques were struck with wonder at his high level of skill. All types of jujutsu martial arts utilise the opponent's power. Sokaku Sensei's art was the same in this respect, except that in addition to ju, Sokaku Takeda Sensei utilised an additional power. He called it Aiki.
When
Hisa Takuma
was working for the Osaka Asahi Newspaper Company, he learned Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu first from
Ueshiba Morihei Sensei,
and then later from Ueshiba's teacher
Takeda Sokaku Sensei.
Hisa Sensei was awarded a Menkyo Kaiden (the highest license issued in Daito-ryu) by Takeda Sokaku Sensei.
Takumakai is a not for profit organisation established by the students of Hisa Takuma and Heizaburo Nakatsu to facilitate the practice of the traditional Japanese martial art, Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu. The name Takumakai uses the word Takuma from Hisa sensei's name, however "Takuma" is also drawn from the Japanese idiom "Sessa Takuma" which roughly translates as diligence and untiring perseverance.
Gold Coast Daito-ryu maintains strong links to Japan and the Aiki Jujutsu shihan in Osaka.
Practice Times
Tweed Heads PCYC. Please note with regard to daylight saving this Dojo operates on QLD time. Please check the website regularly for updates and contact our instructor Grant Periott to confirm your attendance (ph. 0414 180 449).
Amatsu Sensei to Visit Australia in April -
Fri 20th Jan
Shudokai Dojo in Brisbane will host Amatsu sensei this April 2012 from the 13th until the 20th. For students from Gold Coast Daito-ryu interested in attending Soden workshops under the guidance of Amatsu sensei further advice will be provided closer to the event....
New Years Day Renshu -
Thu 22nd Dec
For those diehard students who can't wait to start the new year with a bang we will again be holding practice on New Years Day. So pack your gi ready to go, training starts at 10am on 1/1/12. Be there or be hung over (or both) it's your choice. What...
