Your first aikido class might feel intimidating, you might picture flying through the air or intense sparring on day one. We want to put your mind at ease. At our dojo, your first aikido class is all about introduction, safety, and comfort. Here is exactly what you can expect when you step onto the mat […]
Some martial arts journeys are about more than self-defense. Some are about survival. Sensei Ken Marvin has been training in Nihon Goshin Aikido since 1994 and has been sharing the art with students in Myrtle Beach since 2000. Over three decades on the mat, he has earned his 5th degree black belt and built a […]
Come check out our newly updated dojo and experience the art of Aikido & Karate in action! We’ll have live demonstrations, a welcoming atmosphere, and a chance to learn more about what we offer. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned martial artist, this is the perfect time to stop by! 📅 When: Saturday, Feb […]
Some pieces of martial arts history are too good to keep locked away in an archive. In August 1974, Masters of Self Defense magazine featured Shihan Richard Bowe in a full article written by Sean Thomas. At the time, Nihon Goshin Aikido was still relatively unknown outside of a small but dedicated circle of practitioners […]
Shihan Richard Bowe — the man who brought Nihon Goshin Aikido to America — rarely needs an introduction in martial arts circles. But seeing him in action is something else entirely. We recently came across this rare footage from the early 1980s featuring Shihan Bowe and his black belts in a live demonstration. It offers […]
Staff Writer New Jersey Herald Published 1:00 a.m. ET Dec. 29, 2011 | Updated 12:00 a.m. ET Feb. 10, 2012 By LYNDSAY CAYETANA BOUCHAL lbouchal@njherald.com BYRAM — As part of Richard Bowe’s extensive training in the martial arts, humility was always emphasized and practiced. For that reason, not many Byram residents know that one of […]
