Daitoryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai

Daitoryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai of NC trains regularly, following all rules

and regulations of the Roppokai and Soshi Seigo Okamoto.

We are always looking for dedicated students to join us in our training!

NC Roppokai Group - Established in 2001
We received permission to start our Official Study Group, and have continued to train and grow. Daitoryu Aikijujutsu is a rare, Classical Martial Art. Training is open to both beginning and experienced Martial artists.
We do not train for show or profit.
We follow the training, rules and regulations of the Daitoryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai, as led by Soshi Seigo Okamoto.
There are no other groups in NC with the experience and dedication that we offer.
Emphasis is on training and dedication - not numbers or commercial interests. Classical Martial arts with this lineage are truly rare.

Mondays & Wednsdays 7:30-8:30PM

Sundays 5:00pm

WE TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN.

SERIOUS AND DEDICATED MARTIAL ARTISTS OF ALL STYLES WANTED!!!
If you are truly interested in Roppokai, we can set up an Interest meeting. Membership in Roppokai does not prohibit you from training in other styles. However, training in Roppokai must be completely seperate from any other practices, and you must not belong to any other Daitoryu organization, legitimate or otherwise.
CALL OR EMAIL TO SET UP AN INTEREST MEETING!!!
We do not charge for training. We do ask for assistance with travel and expenses only

Daitoryu Aikijujutsu Lineage

DAITO-RYU AIKIJUJUTSU

takeda Sokaku Takeda was born in 1868. He is regarded as the most modern and prolific teacher of Daito-ryu Aikijujitsu. According to his enrollment books, Takeda taught as many as 30,000 students. He died in 1943, but his legacy continues. Students of note include Morihei Ueshiba and Kodo Horikawa. Ueshiba is the founder of Aikido. Horikawa, founder of the Daito-ryu Kodokai, was the teacher of Seigo Okamoto.

Kodo Horikawa was a top student of Sokaku Takeda. Takeda taught Horikawa according to his body type. Thus, it is said that kodo Horikawa's technique emphasized Aiki over strength. Horikawa received Kyoju Dairi directly from Sokaku Takeda. It is said that Takeda gave permission to scribe his own Menkyo Kaiden certificate, but sadly passed away before he could sign. Thus, Horikawa received Menkyo Kaiden from Sokaku's son, Tokimune. Horikawa passed away in 1980.

Soshi Seigo Okamoto began training in Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu in 1963, under Kodo Horikawa. Okamoto founded the Daito-ryu Roppokai in 1980, after the passing of Kodo Horikawa. Soshi Okamoto is a true master of Budo, and the subtlety of his technique astounds. I am honored to study this Budo, and to be given permission to operate an official Study Group.

okamoto The Daito-ryu Aikijutsu Roppokai is led by Soshi Seigo Okamoto. We operate an Official Group. Our purpose is to study and practice this rare and amazing art, to build a dedicated group, and to follow and respect all rules and regulations of the Roppokai. Information on the Art may be obtained through the Daito-ryu Roppokai Website.

Why Roppokai

We are the ONLY official group in NC.

Daitoryu Aikijujutsu is an extremely rare, classical Martial art.

Roppokai Lineage is DIRECT. We all study and Train under Soshi Seigo Okamoto, Direct student of Horikawa, Direct student of Takeda.

Takeda was a primary teacher of Ueshiba, founder of Aikido.

We are not a big commercial dojo. Classes are direct. Instruction is Hands-on. The group is small and closely-knit. We train to honor our chosen Budo and our Master.

We do not train for Show, competition or profit.

We are not a made up art, a combination art, or a mixed-martial art.