This is a group listing for all Aikidoka to communicate, particularly in the Stockton, CA area. All Aikidoists are welcome to participate and it is my hope that through this exchange of ideas, that we seek to spread the message of Aikido as Osensei has taught us to do.

Aikido, first and foremost is a martial budo that seeks to blend the powers of the mind, body and spirit into what Aikidoka refer to as the "Art of Peace." It is the way of the Aikidoist, as we are so taught by our Osensei :

"Use your body to create forms; use your spirit to transcend forms; unify body and spirit to activate the Art of Peace."

For those uninitiated or ignorant to the ways of Aikido, understand that while truly a nonviolent art in nature, the Aikidoist is in by no means weak.

Our Osensei teaches :

"A true warrior is always armed with three things: the radiant sword of pacification, the mirror of bravery, wisdom and friendship, and the precious jewel of enlightenment."

This is not a site for negative disparity; rather, this is a place for positive interaction, discussion, and debate. Those of you looking to challenge or looking to better your ego at the expense of another, you will not be tolerated here.If you are not one of those people, then you will be well respected here - your perceptions and experiences bring wealth to the communal knowledge and I look forward to interacting with you.

I welcome all Aikidoists and non-Aikidoists alike. It is my hope that we may learn from one another... keep in mind that all divested engergies return to one four fold.

"The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter." ~ OSensei