Denton Aikido

at The Dojo of Traditional Japanese Martial Arts

日本古流武道道場

“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”

Aikido - The Strategy of Movement

Gain poise, confidence and self-respect
Learn practical self-defense
Develop inner strength, posture and balance

Practice a true art form

Tomiki-ryu Aikido is well-tested and very practical for self-defense, especially when your attacker is armed or bigger or stronger than you, or in a group. Grappling, striking and randori are included. We are also a study group for Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, the parent art of Aikido and the source of its techniques and methods of internal power.

Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo is a classical Japanese martial art of using a stick and other weapons to control and defeat an attacking swordsman. Originating in Kyushu Japan almost 400 years ago, these skills were used by military police, and are still used by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police today. Training in Jodo develops powerful body structure, understanding of distance and combative timing, and indomitable spirit.

Instructor Jack Bieler has been studying martial arts for over 35 years. He has 7th degree black belt in Aikido and 6th degree black belt in Jodo with a traditional teaching license. The Dojo also offers Uechi-ryu Karate and Eishin-ryu Iaido (sword).

Where?

The Dojo of Traditional Martial Arts
223 West Oak Street, Denton, Texas
Second block west of the Downtown Square

When?

Aikido	Mon 6:00-7:15 pm	Aiki principles & classical kata
	Wed 7:15-9:00 pm	Tomiki Aikido fundamentals, self-defense & randori
	Sat 12:30-2:00 pm	Daito-ryu Study Group

Jodo	Wed 6:00-7:15 pm	Shindo Muso-ryu & associated weapons
	Sat 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Shindo Muso-ryu & associated weapons

How much?

Tuition is $85/month, $75 for students. This includes all classes for both arts.
Jodo only is $60/month. Two or more classes/wk is optimal for skill development in any art.

Annual dues for organization memberships:

Aikido & Jodo ranks are sanctioned by KazeUta Budokai, $60/year which includes all promotion fees.
Membership in Daito-ryu Aijujutsu is $40/year, and is required for Study Group participation.

First practice is always free for new students - please come by to watch or try a class.
Suggested mat fee for visitors is $15/class, however friends are always welcome to just drop in.
(Please inquire privately regarding family discounts and special financial circumstances.)

Unbleached cotton uniforms and some training equipment are available at cost.

How to get more info?

Contact Jack Bieler at (940) 391-1197, or email jjbieler@airmail.net

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please email me at jjbieler@airmail.net