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Aikido and Aikido Related Organizations
- Aikido Yuishinkai: The web site for Koretoshi Maruyama's Yuishinkai Aikido organization,
- Aikikai Foundation: The web site for Aikikai hombu dojo, in English and Japanese.
- Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu: The web site for the Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu organization. Daito-ryu was the primary technical source for Aikido.
- Hawaii Ki Federation: official representatives of the Ki no Kenkyukai in Hawaii.
- Ichikukai: The Ichikukai Dojo, where many post-war Aikido students (such as Koichi Tohei and Hiroshi Tada) trained in Misogi
- International Aikido Federation: The web site for the Aikikai IAF.
- International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation: The English web page for Yoshinkan Aikido.
- Ki Society H.Q.: The English web page for Ki Society Headquarters.
- Oomoto: The English web page for Oomoto-kyo, founded by Onisaburo Deguchi, the spiritual instructor of Morihei Ueshiba.
- Shodokan Aikido International Headquarters: The English web page for Shodokan Aikido.
- International Yoseikan Budo Federation: English web page for Yoseikan Budo.
Aikido Related Web Sites:
- Aikido Journal: A wealth of historical articles and interviews, as well as active internet discussion forums.
- Aikido-L: A long-running email discussion list for those interested in discussing Aikido and other related (and somtimes not so related) topics.
- AikiWeb: AikiWeb contains one of the best Aikido Dojo on-line directories as well as much information on Aikido and many other Aikido links.
- Budoseek: Martial-arts related discussion forums.
- E-Budo: Martial-arts related discussion forums.
- Koryu.com: A wealth of information on classical Japanese martial arts.
Equipment Suppliers:
- Bugei Trading Company: swords and sword related supplies. High quality iaito and shinken.
- Fugen Designs: fukuro shinai, full force bokken, weapons bags, and more. Primarily Aikido oriented products from a local Hawaii Aikido practitioner.
- Hatashita Enterprises: high quality Judogi and more. Distributor for Mizuno Judogi.
- Hawaii Martial Arts Supply: dogi, bokken, jo, etc. Visit them locally at 1041 Maunekea Street Honolulu, HI 96817; Phone (808) 536-5402; Fax (808) 523-5489.
- Hakubundo: a small selection of dogi and wooden weapons. PanAm Building, 1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 121, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814; Phone: (808) 947-5503; Fax: (808) 947-5602.
- Iwata Company: dogi, hakama, some bokken and jo. Official supplier to Aikikai Hombu.
- Kingfisher Woodworks: high quality wooden weapons. Good variety of handmade wooden bokken and jo.
- Kiyota Company: carries a wide variety of equipment, bokken, jo, dogi, and more. No internet site, mail order only. Call or fax for catalog. Mr. Kiyota is very friendly and provides excellent service. He's also very knowledgeable about Japanese martial arts, but don't get him started unless you've got some time! 2326 North Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21218; Phone: (800)783-2232; Fax: (410) 366-3540
- Lehua Jewelers: Big Island Hawaiian jewelry shop run by a local Aikido instructor. Inquire for special Aikido jewelry designs.
- Mugendo Budogu: a wide variety of budo oriented products, mainly direct from Japan imports. Run by Peter Boylan, the "budo bum".
- SDK Supplies: high quality wooden weapons. Good variety of handmade wooden bokken and jo. Will also custom design wooden weapons.
- SwordStore.com: swords and sword related supplies. High quality iaito and shinken.
- Toraki: high quality Judogi. High quality, good service.
- Tozando: Japanese company - dogi, bokken, jo, and more. Home of the $1,000 handmade dogi.
