 Morihei Ueshiba
(sometimes spelled Uyeshiba), the founder of
Modern Aikido, passed away in 1969. Since his
death, many systems of Aikido have sprung up
throughout the world. El Paso Aikikai is
affiliated with Hombu Aikido through Yamada
Sensei of New
York Aikikai, and the United
States Aikido Federation, Eastern Region.
 Wayne
Massey Sensei has been a practitioner of Hombu
Aikido since 1987. His school, El Paso Aikikai,
is affiliated with the United States Aikido
Federation, Eastern Region. Massey sensei is a
student of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan (8th degree
black belt and head of the United States Aikido
Federation; Eastern Region). Wayne Massey Sensei
holds the rank of Ni Dan (2nd degree black belt).
Massey sensei completes a momentum throw.
Ukemi by Andrew Neal.
 Yoshimitsu Yamada sensei studied
Aikido in Japan for many years under the guidance
of the founder of Aikido, O'Sensei. Yamada sensei
was Uchi Deshi to O'Sensei. In 1964, Yamada
Shihan relocated to the United States to teach
Aikido and to serve as a point of contact for
Aikidoka. Yamada Shihan holds the rank of 8th Dan
(black belt) and the additional title
"shihan" (master teacher). Yamada
sensei periodically travels to El Paso to conduct
training seminars for the US Aikido Federation,
Eastern Region affiliated schools located
throughout the southwest. Photo:
Yamada Shihan demonstrates
"Kaitenage". Ukemi by Donovan Waite
Sensei.
Beginning Aikido
UTEP Professional Studies
& Continuing Education
Catalog listing
This Japanese martial art uses circular and
blending movements and solid balance to join
with, and redirect an attackers force. Develop
confidence and physical endurance as you learn
self defense skills. You'll learn the art of
ukemi (taking a fall) along with several defenses
against grabs and punches. Each class consists of
warm-up exercises, ukemi practice, defensive
techniques, and cool down exercises - - all in
easy-to-learn steps. Minimum age 17. Instructor:
Wayne Massey.
For additional registration information
send email to: Conni Quintana
or contact UTEP's Continuing Education
Department at: (915) 747-5142
 Map
of UTEP Campus - How
to get to the dojo.
Send registrations requests to:
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES & CONTINUING EDUCATION
MINERS' HALL, RM. 108
UTEP
EL PASO, TEXAS 79968-0602
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