Hikari Dojo - Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, 1414 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070, US

HistoryWe train in Japan's National Treasure, the traditional Samurai martial art of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu under the instruction of Roy Goldberg Sensei. Charlie has been training privately with Roy Goldberg Sensei for years and leads fun and educational classes on the Kyu Rank Waza (techniques) and principles of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Kiyamakai, open to new students at any time.SpecialtiesWe are an Authorized Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Kiyamakai Study Group under Roy Goldberg Sensei. Classes are led by Charlie Siegel, a direct private student of Roy Goldberg Sensei. Weekly classes are held on some Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm and some Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00pm, plus we have other special events and classes. Seminars with Manny Jimenez Sensei or Roy Goldberg Sensei are held throughout the year on Sundays. New students are accepted at any time. Open to anyone, teens and adults, whether a beginner or an experienced martial artist. Classes are inclusive of all abilities and skill levels. Please contact us to reserve your spot! Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art and National Treasure of Japan. Its core principles focus on subtle manipulations of balance that can complement and enrich any martial arts training. Daito Ryu is not just a set of techniques, but a mindset that can transform budo practice. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Hapkido and most famously Aikido, whose founder Morihei Ueshiba trained extensively in Daito Ryu. Classes are $15 each or $55/month. First classes can be attended in comfortable clothing and a traditional white gi uniform can be ordered through Charlie. Contact us to let us know if you'd like to come try out a class!