Platte City Aikikai
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​WHEN AN OPPONENT COMES FORWARD, MOVE IN AND GREET HIM; IF HE WANTS TO PULL BACK, SEND HIM ON HIS WAY.
- MORIHEI UESHIBA (O-SENSEI)
About Aikido

Platte City Aikikai

Platte City Aikikai is a dojo located in Platte City, Missouri that focuses on a martial art known as Aikido.  Aikido is a Japenese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba(O-Sensei) and is  rooted in the Japanese Samurai warrior traditions along with Ueshiba’s study of Daito-Ryu jujitsu.  Aikido replaces the maiming and destruction of classic jujitsu with control and compassion through blending with the motion of an attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it directly, which is great for younger students learning their first martial art.  This results in very little need for physical strength, as the Aikidoka "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements. This is great for all ages and abilities as students focus on balance and control instead of the reliance of strength.  The techniques are completed with various projection or immobilization arts to diffuse the situation rather than destroy the opponent. 

“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace."
-Morihei Ueshiba(O-Sensei)
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​ Location of the Dojo

Platte County Community Center North YMCA
3101 Running Horse Road
Platte City, MO 64079
816-858-0114

The Platte County Community Centers, operated by the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is located just a short distance south of exit 18 from I-29 N/US-71 N or I-29 S/US-71 S.

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Feel free to stop by a scheduled class or reach out through Facebook or Email.  You can also contact the Platte County Community Center North YMCA at 816-858-0114 with any questions or schedule information.

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