Tempe / Arizona / United States
Five Rings Aikido was founded by Jim Clark Sensei in November of 2009. Our style is from our Seidokan history but we are an independent dojo. The philosophy of our dojo is to train in traditional Aikido while always having in mind real self defense. Above all, our Aikido must be effective and have martial integrity. At the same time, the goal of developing our martial skill is so that we have the ability to choose between peace and physical conflict. Without the martial skill, all one can do is hope for a peaceful outcome, or become a victim. As one builds skill in budo, one begins to see the ease with which harm can be done, and the wisdom in seeking the most peaceful outcome in all encounters.
