Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that teaches coordination of mind and body to develop calmness in action and the strongest human condition. It is a highly effective system of self-defense that does not depend on muscular strength. Aikido Kokikai was founded by Sensei Shuji Maruyama, an uchidesi(student who lived in the dojo) of the founder of Aikido, Morehei Ueshiba. Aikido Kokikai NYC was founded by Gary Snyder, a sixth degree black belt who has practiced martial arts for more than 30 years.

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