WHAT IS AIKIDO?

Aikido is a modern Japanese self-defense martial art that teaches you how to control a situation by harmonizing yourself with an attacker’s movement and mind. The self-defensive techniques of aikido are made effective by allowing attacks to continue on their intended path of action. By conjoining one’s power with the power of those attacks, an aikido practitioner thereby becomes the controlling force for both powers. Developed by Morihei Ueshiba, aikido uses the dynamic forces of geometry, biomechanics, and mental and spiritual cultivation to create a truly unique examination of confrontations of all kind.

ABOUT US

Lotus Aikido Dojo is a member of Yayasan Indonesia Aikikai which has been recognized by Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan, since 1983. It was established in 2007 by Pradityo Soekarno, an instructor of Bulungan Aikido Dojo who has been practicing aikido since 1998. It is a place where teens and adults, male and female, can train basic aikido for endurance, relaxation, and harmonization. Not only to think of it as a training hall, but also a sanctuary where you can improve your physical health, mental flexibility, and positive mind.

Inquiry for school, university, organization, and corporate training is available. We also welcome sponsors or partnership proposals for developing our branch dojos. All contributions for our aiki community are appreciated.

INSTRUCTOR

Pradityo Soekarno is in charge of Lotus Aikido Dojo for its daily training activities. He has been practicing aikido since 1998 under supervision of many great masters that had ever taught the art of peace in the country. Currently, he holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt certified by Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters. Pradityo transmits his aikido knowledge and experiences according to the instructions of his teachers which are Toshiaki Nakamoto Sensei (4th Dan), Patrick Ponsoda Shihan (6th Dan), Toshimichi Aoki Shihan (6th Dan), and Donovan Waite Shihan (7th Dan).