Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines

A beginner is interested in doing Aikido. He has some experience in striking arts, and would want to experience what Aikido has to offer. He goes to a dojo and the instructor rightly first requires this aspirant to observe an Aikido class before he is to join. After observing a class, the beginner decides to begin training, and he does. After having been introduced to the dojo rules on etiquette, this beginner has now entered the mats.

He is first taught ukemi so he doesn’t hurt himself. He is then introduced to different Aikido forms. He partners with other students, his seniors, and together they train these forms. He is taught to learn ukemi and follow.

After class he asks the sensei:

“I am having a hard time with ikkyo ura…”

He then adds that he has found weaknesses in the basic forms, and is wondering how to make it effective. The teacher then quotes O’sensei (in one way or another, but the meaning is the same):

“Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family. Just practice”.

The student goes home confused but determined. Trusting his teacher he continues to train. He starts to enjoy Aikido, and trained for many many years. He even got his black belt. But he never got his answer to ikkyo ura. However, this doesn’t bother him anymore; he is ok with it. All because

“Aiki is not a technique to fight or defeat an enemy…Aikido is love.” - https://aikidonosekai.wordpress.com/latest-posts/page/9/

Sunday Keiko at Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines - Tivoli Royale Country Club with Doy Sensei, Julian Leron , Voc , Joezac , Harry , Ca Rol , Zel , Geim Bernard Eran Sensei Sec Gen of Aikido Philippines , Kristi of Makati Aikido Club , and Vicente .

This week at Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines - Tivoli Royale Country Club . Sunday Keiko last 5/31 and yesterday's Thursday Keiko with Doy Sensei, Doc Ruth Ong , Doc Mark Joseph Calano Julian Leron , Voc Lorredo , Joezac Decastro , Danica Ong , Denise Ong , Harry Champ , Boz and Vincent Sensei of Ateneo Aikido Club , Josf Yorobe of Arena Fitness Dojo: Aikido Wushu Metro Manila, Philippines , Kristi Sarmiento of Makati Aikido Club , and Zel Silerio (Welcome to Halcyon Aikido Club)

The core philosophy of Aikido, established by founder Morihei Ueshiba, centers on resolving conflict peacefully rather than defeating opponents. It teaches that the ultimate victory is self-mastery, where practitioners neutralize aggression through harmony, non-resistance, and universal love. - Portsmouth Aikido

Join us to start another week of learning, 4:30PM on Sunday 6/7/2026 at the Dance Studio

See you!

Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines is located at Tivoli Royale Country Club , Yakal Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Classes are held on Thursdays at 5:30 PM and Sundays at 4:30 PM, and visitors can inquire directly at the Tivoli Royale Country Club reception.

Landmark: Tivoli Royale Clubhouse (mention this to the village guard when entering)

Area: Inside Tivoli Royale subdivision, accessible via Commonwealth Avenue

Registration: Sign in at Tivoli Royale Country Club reception before joining practice.

1st session for beginners is free
Succeding classes is only Php 200.

Sunday keiko with Aikidokas of Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines - Tivoli Royale Country Club and friends.

Join us every Thursdays 5:30PM and Sundays 4:30 PM

With Doc Ruth Ong , Julian , Voc , Joezac Decastro , Harry , Denise Ong , Carol , Pat Marq of Fudoshin Makati, Josf Yorobe of Arena Fitness Dojo: Aikido Wushu Metro Manila, Philippines , Boz of Ateneo Aikido Club , and Kristi of Makati Aikido Club

Practicing aikido isn’t just about techniques—it’s about connection, flow, and harmony.

Ukemi teaches us to receive, adapt, and move with our partner, much like dancing. Every fall, every rise, is part of a rhythm that deepens our awareness and trust.

As Shihan Kenji Shimizu reminds us:
“You should think of ukemi as being the secret to aikido… Ukemi means reading your partner’s breath, and if one will not respond towards the nage you cannot speak of true ukemi.” - Aikido Sagenkai

When we embrace ukemi, we don’t resist—we listen, we flow, and we discover the art of moving together.

Aikido is not a fight, it’s a dance of energy.

Join us every Thursdays 5:30PM and Sundays 4:30 PM Halcyon Aikido Club Philippines - Tivoli Royale Country Club



with Doy Sensei, Voc Senpai and Harry Kohai