Our Qualifications

North Shore Budokai is a recognized member club of the United States Aikido Federation.  We have a dedicated group of blackbelt instructors, Matt Dykeman, Jim DeCourcy, Mike Amato, Rob Lipkowitz, and Shira Karpo, each of whom has rank certified with the USAF and Hombu dojo in Japan. 

All have experience ranging from 16 to 28 years of Aikido training directly and indirectly with students of the founder of Aikido.  Our diverse group of instructors has a combined Aikido experience of more than 100 years and accumulated teaching experience in excess of 40 years. 

At NSB we strongly believe in the words expressed by O' Sensei:

 "Aiki-can never be encompassed by the brush or by the mouth. Do not rely on words to grasp it, attain enlightenment through practice!"

"Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead!"


 Our Mission

 North Shore Budokai will work in partnership with surrounding communities to: 

        * Provide quality training, focusing on the promotion of the ideals and
           philosophy of Aikido. 

        *  Promote Respect, Honesty and Integrity with each other. 

        * Develop self-confidence, character, physical fitness and general well 
            being. 

        * Practice Aikido in a friendly and non-competitive atmosphere.

        * Provide an environment that is conducive to safe and joyful 
            practicing  of Aikido.

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