Yoseikan
Yoseikan Aikido is part of the broader Yoseikan Budo system developed by Minoru Mochizuki, a direct student of both Morihei Ueshiba and Jigoro Kano. This school integrates Aikido with elements from judo, karate, and traditional weapons, emphasizing adaptability, realism, and cross-discipline synergy. Yoseikan Aikido is known for its dynamic movements, comprehensive techniques, and scientific approach to body mechanics. Unlike purely traditional schools, it welcomes evolution and innovation while preserving the ethical and martial spirit of Aikido. Today, it continues through various international branches, each honoring Mochizuki’s interdisciplinary legacy.
Yoseikan Essentials
About Yoseikan
Discover what defines Yoseikan Aikido within the larger Yoseikan Budo framework—its interdisciplinary nature, emphasis on realism, and foundation in classical Japanese martial arts.
Yoseikan History
Explore the history of Yoseikan Aikido, from Minoru Mochizuki’s training under Ueshiba and Kano, to the creation of a hybrid system that bridges multiple martial traditions.
Philosophy & Approach
Understand the Yoseikan approach to Aikido: a scientific, integrated method rooted in practicality, where technique, movement, and adaptability are constantly refined.
Techniques & Style
Dive into Yoseikan Aikido’s diverse technical repertoire—throws, strikes, locks, and counters—blended with movements from karate, judo, and kobudo.
Traditions & Etiquette
Learn about the formal etiquette of Yoseikan Aikido training, influenced by traditional Japanese values but adapted for a multi-style dojo environment.
Uniform & Symbols
Explore the unique uniform and symbolic colors of Yoseikan, including blue and white keikogi, colored belts, and the stylized crest representing the art’s broad lineage.
Weapons
Examine how Yoseikan Aikido incorporates a full weapons curriculum—jo, tanto, bokken, and more—to teach range, timing, and multidirectional movement.
Ranking System
Understand the dual ranking system in Yoseikan, which includes traditional dan/kyu structure as well as specific gradings across integrated disciplines.
Yoseikan Glossary
Browse a glossary of Yoseikan-specific terms, covering techniques, weapons forms, and hybridized vocabulary used across its varied martial practices.
Notable Figures
Meet key figures of Yoseikan Aikido, starting with founder Minoru Mochizuki and continuing with his son Hiroo Mochizuki and senior instructors worldwide.
Branches & Organizations
Explore the global network of Yoseikan organizations, from classical Yoseikan Aikido to broader Yoseikan Budo federations active in Europe, Japan, and the Americas.
Competitive Format
Learn about the controlled sparring and integrated competitive elements within Yoseikan Budo, where Aikido practitioners test technique with structure and safety.
