Aikido of Ramapo Valley

Sensei Eran Vardi, 5th Dan is a Zen student of Roshi Paul Genki Kahn	Zazen with Roshi Paul Genki Kahn

Aikido of Ramapo Valley is a traditional Aikido school, an affiliate of the United States Aikido Federation and the international Aikido Federation (www.aikidospirit.com).

Our martial-art training consists of Aikido, Aiki-weapons and Zazen practice as an integrated part of the class schedule.

The practice of Aikido is non-competitive and is based on the principle of merging with an attacker, redirecting the energy and skillfully leading a conflict to a peaceful resolution. Developing the ability to blend with an incoming force requires the cultivation of awareness, mind-body-spirit unification,
and deep observation. Through learning how to harmonize with an attack and diffuse it, we learn how to harmonize and be one with life.

The practice of Zazen is an essential ingredient on the path of learning how to let go of the resistive pattern, constantly flow and intuitively adapt to all circumstances.

Members of Aikido Ramapo are also members of Zen Garland and privileged with Membership Discounts for Zen Garland classes, workshops, events and retreats.

Aikido practice is an embodiment of the following quote:
“True victory is victory over oneself” – Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido.