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The Founder

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Aikido was founded in this century by Morihei Ueshiba. He began training at an early age, attaining mastery of several classical arts including jujitsu and the sword. In Japan Morihei Ueshiba was considered to be the pre-eminent practitioner of martial arts and was undefeated in his lifetime practice of Aikido.

At one point in his training he was enlightened with the concept that the source of martial spirit (Budo) is love and the protection of all beings. In his writings, he stated that "The Art of Peace (Aikido) does not rely on brute force to succeed; instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nuture life and prevent death and destruction."

The Art

Aikido is a martial art that releies on circular movement rather than physical strength to resolve conflict. It is more than self-defense in that it embraces the mental, physical, and spriiyual aspects of martial training.

Aikido is based on traditional samurai techniques which have been transformed to create a practice that is harmonious and noncompetitive and a self-defense style which neutralizes the opponent's aggression rather than trying to overcome it. Since Aikio is based on movement and nonviolence, it may be practiced by all. Size, sex, age and athletic ability are all secondary to a correctly executed technique. While a training session can be vigorous workout, it is also energizing, and the pace may be varied depending on the individual.

Chief Instructor

Harvey Konigsberg is a sixth degree black belt with 25 years experience. He is one of the original group of Aikiai practitioners in this country and continues to teach midweek at the New York Aikikai.

**Schedule of Classes**
Day	Time	Instructor
Monday	6-7 pm	H. Konigsberg
Tuesday	10-11 am 6-7 pm	H. Hamada L. Miller
Wednesday	10-11 am 6-7 pm	D. Smilow D. Pond
Thursday	10-11 am (basics) 11:15 - 12:15pm (2nd Kyu & up) 6-7 pm	Z. Baron H. Konigsberg T. Petteys
Friday	6-7 pm	H. Konigsberg
Saturday	10-11am (children) 11-12 noon 12:15 - 1:15	Z. Baron H. Konigsberg Various
Sunday	11-12 noon 12:15 - 1:15	H. Konigsberg Various

Woodstock Aikido classes are held in the Byrdcliffe Barn on Lower Byrdcliffe Road; for more information, call Lowell Miller at 845-679-9166 or Harvey Konigsberg at 845-679-8153. In New Paltz, contact Tim Pettys at 845-255-6312. In Poughkeepsie, call Ted Wolf at 845-471-6971.

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