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Chief Instructor:
Chief Instructor:
Otto Liebmann, Founder/Chief Instructor
Otto Liebmann, 6th Dan, brought Aikido Kokikai to Rhode Island in 2008. Otto began his study of Aikido Kokikai® in 1995 in New York City then continued teaching in San Francisco until he moved to Rhode Island. He has been a student of several martial arts, with black belts also in Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian JiuJitsu (which he teaches as well).
Kirk Steigler, Chief Instructor
Kirk Steigler, 3rd Dan, is our lead instructor. His Aikido study began in Boston, and once Otto started RI Aikido Kokikai, Kirk joined as a founding member. Kirk also teaches Aikido Kokikai at his place of employment in Boston.
Classes
Classes
Location:
Faith Alliance Gymnasium
833 Pleasant Street
Attleboro, MA
Schedule:
Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
About the Dojo
About the Dojo
We are a fun and patient group of martial artists, welcoming all students. We share the art of Aikido Kokikai®, a modern Japanese martial art that emphasizes blending with the opponent’s attack to respond with minimal effort for maximum effect. Aikido Kokikai founder, Shuji Maruyama Sensei, promotes four basic principles as the foundation for our practice: keep one point, relax progressively, maintain good posture, and develop positive mind. Maintaining these principles allows us to sense the flow of the attack, reduce its power, and to redirect it.
Classes for adults are continuous so join us anytime. No prior experience expected! Our dojo is committed to supporting our local communities and offers class time for Progreso Latino youths. Youth may practice in the adult class with the instructor's permission.
Brief history: Otto first launched the Aikido Kokikai Rhode Island dojo at a YMCA before moving to our own space on Broad Street in 2017. During 2015-2020 we also hosted classes at Brown University and still welcome Brown students who wish to practice. In 2022 we moved to a larger gym space over the border in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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