Takama Hara (all encompassing universe) describes the philosophy behind our style of Aikido. We believe in exploring all facets of Aikido and other arts to develop a more rounded philosophy. Takama Hara Aikido combines using an attacker’s energy against them by blending with their attack, taisabaki(body movement), chokes and wristlocks of Jujutsu, throws and sweeps of Judo, kicks, strikes and blocks of Karate and Kenpo, and weapon forms of Iaido and Kali/Escrima
