Aikido Mugenami (合気道無限波)
- Our Story -
- Meaning: Infinite Waves Aikido
The name given to our organization, Aikido Mugenami, represents my philosophy on my role as Sensei and the legacy I pursue through my teaching and development of the organization. This philosophy is also represented in the Aikido Mugenami crest by the symbolic double wave.
Each wave represents one generation of Mugenami Dojo, and together they represent successive generations. The second wave is larger than the first, representing my goal as Sensei to develop a future generation that is better than myself.
When I eventually leave my students (hopefully long in the future), they will have learned everything I could offer them. More importantly, they will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue their journey of improving upon what their Sensei taught them.
In this way, they become better than the previous generation (me).
- Matt Sensei Chief Instructor, Aikido Mugenami Dojo Cho, Mugenami Dojo
Special Thanks - I would like to express my gratitude to our friend, Forrest Schlegel, for his contribution in naming our dojo. Translating kanji is complicated, and his translation assistance is greatly appreciated - Matt Sensei