Welcome!

As well as previous and current practitioners of Aikido, this Meetup is for anyone seeking information toward joining a group activity, improving health and wellness, learning a self-defense, or simply to experience a piece of Japanese Culture.

Under the greater umbrella of AIKIDO, (eye-key-doe) there are several forms and variations that have grown from the the idea, that one can choose not to resort to violence to defend one’s self. Kokikai (koe-key-k-eye) Aikido is a dynamic form of this modern Martial Art. Built on the four principles of, Balance "Centering", Progressive Relaxation, Correct Posture, and Positive Mind, you find its premise “Minimum Effort for Maximum Effect”. Never meeting force with force makes Kokikai Aikido the perfect activity for self defense as well as health and wellness for men and women of all skill levels, ages and sizes.

Feel free to check out our Photo and File sections to the left for more information. Also visit the following sites for a Kokikai Dojo in your area;

Main Web Site - http://www.kokikai.org/directory.php
Princeton NJ - http://www.ywcaprinceton.org/aikido/index.htm
Princeton University - http://www.princeton.edu/~aikido/
College of New Jersey - htmhttp://www.tcnj.edu/~aikido/
Cherry Hill NJ - http://www.snjkokikai.com/
Rutgers University - http://aikido.rutgers.edu/