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One of the goals of the Sendokan Dojo is to try and duplicate the instruction style, etiquette, spirit and technical expertise demonstrated at the Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan.
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Introducing our school (dojo).
A Traditional past and a strong future.
Welcome to our Dojo offering traditional Yoshinkan style Aikido instruction in the heart of Mississauga.
Our club is a leading school in the greater peel region and we have students from all over the GTA. All our instructors are Japan certified.
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Aikido has many benefits.
Students will learn: centering, calming, confidence, cooperation, grounding, mindfulness, self regulation, self control.
Aikido is a “moving meditation” — it cultivates a meditative state of mind. Training can foster positive mental health, positive physical health / fitness, and good overall wellbeing.
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Martial Arts ARE Good for Your Wellbeing
The global pandemic has had a negative impact on everyone’s mental health and wellbeing, now there is empirical research to prove that training in Martial Arts helps us in many, many ways.
In the March edition of “Teacher” published by the Australian Council for Educational Research, an article written by Rebecca Vukovic, reviews research and speaks with a researcher about the mental health and well being benefits of training in a Martial Art.
We may be biased, but since some of the core principles of Aikido is internal and mental calmness and being centered physically mentally and spiritually, we can confidently say that Yoshinkan Aikido is effective and good for your mental health.