Crawley Aikido Club

awaii in 1928, and attained the rank of Eighth Dan in Yoshinkan Aikido under its founder, Gozo Shioda. (Gozo Shioda was a senior student of Morihei Ueshiba, who developed Yoshinkan Aikido as a “harder” variation of aikido). Makiyama developed the Yoshinkan style further into what it now known as Keijutsukai Aikido, which may be translated as “Police Defence Techniques” - a specialised method of defensive tactics for law enforcement personnel. Keijutsu aikido emphasises rational and practical approaches, incorporating the Principle of Compatibility; Circular (marui) and Proper Operational Distance (maai). Movements and techniques are taught to flow naturally without force. It is an effective and practical art of self-defence. The Makiyama style of Aikido is a highly technical and skilful martial art requiring a considerable amount of dedication and practice to achieve high levels of proficiency. Kei means literally: admonish or command. The Keisatsu are the Japanese police. Jutsu means art or technique. Kai means association.