Shudokan Aikido
The Shudokan school of Aikido was founded by Sensei Thamby Rajah of Malaysia. He had trained under Sensei Gozo Shioda - one of the top students of O Sensei Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido - in Japan. Upon his return to his homeland, Malaysia, Thamby Sensei set up the Shudokan dojo. His is essentially the same as the Yoshinkan style of Aikido, but is more reminiscent of Shioda Sensei's early days.
The name Shudokan was given to Thamby Sensei by his teacher, Gozo Shioda Sensei himself. Shu means "to learn"; do means "the way"; and kan means "place" or "school". Literally translated, "Shudokan" means "the place to learn the way".
The Shudokan dojo maintained the more rustic form of Aikido; with strong, direct movements incorporated into the softness that this martial art is renowned for. Movements are short, sharp and quick; making it a very practical form of budo, using the assailant's size and strength to one's advantage.
The name Shudokan was given to Thamby Sensei by his teacher, Gozo Shioda Sensei himself. Shu means "to learn"; do means "the way"; and kan means "place" or "school". Literally translated, "Shudokan" means "the place to learn the way".
The Shudokan dojo maintained the more rustic form of Aikido; with strong, direct movements incorporated into the softness that this martial art is renowned for. Movements are short, sharp and quick; making it a very practical form of budo, using the assailant's size and strength to one's advantage.
