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Kihon Dojo

About Me

Kihon Dojo is located in Medford, Oregon [ MAP ] behind the Medicine Shoppe, and is a member dojo of Aikikai Associates - West Coast; Aikikai Foundation .
Chief instructor
: Steve Ivey, 5th Dan
If you are in the Medford area and are interested in training, please feel free to message us here & we'll be happy to have you. No matter if you are new to Aikido or experienced, we train at all levels in our intimate dojo setting. Training is vigorous, friendly and sincere. Aikido is a martial art and injury, though not intentional, is possible. Please be sure you are in good health before you train.
Be sure to check out our Blog for up to date information on events in the Rogue Valley and beyond!
Kihon is a Japanese term meaning "basics" or "fundamentals." The term is used to refer to the basic techniques that are taught and practiced as the foundation of most Japanese martial arts. The practice and mastery of kihon is essential to all advanced training.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Some of our friends...
Aikido Academy
Home of Aikikai Associates-West Coast & Francis Takahashi Sensei

Aiki Web
Great dojo search, galleries, blogs, articles & more!

Bu Jin Design
A great place for weapons, gi's & hakama.

Aikido West
Home of Shihan Ikeda, Doran & Nadeau

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My Blog

Today...

When I think on the words relayed by Mitsugi Saotome of O-Sensei's comments on the state of the world in 1942 during WWII, as he and his wife packed their family and moved to Iwama&"There are getting...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:56:00 GMT

Thoughts on Aikido testing

Aikido testing...From dojo to dojo tests seem to vary, naturally. In our dojo, our sensei watches us on a daily basis & trains with us sincerely, a real hands-on approach. Knowing this while we train ...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:24:00 GMT