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diderot · Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 30

I would very much like to start taking Judo and/or Aikido classes once I get to Japan. I am, however, having some difficulty finding a dojo in Sendai. All my stereotypes suggest they will be on every corner. Is this so? Will I find one? Does anybody know what the prices are like?

Thanks to anybody that can help.

~Ciao

TokyoLiz · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1548 Location: Tokyo, Japan

No idea about outside Kanto region.

Check www.E-Budo.com.

Also known as e-baka. Take it for what it's worth Smile

diderot · Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 30

Whoa! That link rocks. I'm sure someone there will know.

Thank you.

Timuli · Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Saitama

Don't know much about Aikido 'cause don't like it. But Judo is plentiful. Your best bet would be the local universities and police stations.
What exactly are you looking for? Which area will you be living in?

TokyoLiz · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1548 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Dude, don't knock Aikido! Judo's cool to in my world.

Yeah, diderot. It depends where you're looking. Tokyo's got so many things going on in the martial arts vein.

Canuck2112 · Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 239

Anywhere there's a university, there's a Judo club. The problem is most of the classes start in the early evening, which makes them out of the question for many eikawa teachers.

Karate is plentiful too, if that's your thing. Don't know about Aikido however.

Timuli · Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Saitama

TokyoLiz - Im not knocking Aikido. I just said that I didn't like it. Do you do Aikido per chance?

diderot · Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 30

I'll be in Sendai. Isn't Tohoku University in Sendai? They should have something there, right.

Since these classes tend to be in the evening, when I'll be at work, is it possible to find somebody to teach me one on one. Perhaps in their basement or the Japanese equivalent? How would I find such a sensei?

Thanks.

David W · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Location: Japan

When ya get here just start asking your students, they'll know better than almost anyone on this board.

diderot · Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 30

I think you are probably right David. I think I am just getting nervous and/or antsy. I'll be in Japan in about a month and well...

~Ciao

TokyoLiz · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1548 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Timuli, actually I used to train with an Aikido club when i lived on Shikoku. But since then, I've picked up other styles. I liked Aikido for the breath/ki thing. It's very effective in that respect.