Aikido School of Self Defense - Jigoku Dojo

History

Nihon Goshin Aikido was brought to the United States by Mr. Richard A. Bowe Mr. Bowe was stationed on the island of Hokkaido during his military career. While there he reviewed a variety of systems, including karate and Aikido (Ueshiba style) but, due to his previous training. He continued his search until he came across Shodo Morita. Mr. Bowe was impressed with the ease with which Master Morita's students were able to throw him. Mr. Bowe trained with both Shodo Morita. Mr. Bowe returned to the United States and began teaching Nihon Goshin Aikido in 1962 at a local karate school. On September 12, 1963, he opened his own dojo in Guttenberg, New Jersey. In 1976 Mr. Bowe was promoted to 5th degree black belt by Master Nara. Shortly after that Master Nara retired from public teaching. As far as we know, Nihon Goshin Aikido is no longer taught in Japan. Mr. Bowe continues to teach classes for Black Belts.

Specialties

Aikido is a modern martial art that originated in Japan and focuses on self-defense skills which incorporate a sense of ethics as well as a superior level of practical effectiveness. The word Aikido comprises 3 separate Japanese words: Ai, or harmony, Ki, or cosmic energy, and Do, or