Shodokan aikido is a structured system incorporating, physical education, sport and self defence. We are part of an international network of clubs who follow the teaching of Kenji Tomiki. His belief was that the old 'arts of war' model practiced by the Samurai was inappropriate in modern times due to it's emphasis on killing and maiming techniques, but a way had to be found to keep the techniques 'real' and
effective. He found this by creating a way for his students to test
their skills against each other using randori or 'free practice'. This
allows players to oppose each others techniques, defending and counter attacking at will.