Immovable Mind and Body
Learn self-defense and The Art of Peace at Fudo Shin Tai Aikido
Immovable Mind and Body
Learn self-defense and The Art of Peace at Fudo Shin Tai Aikido
About Fudo Shin Tai Aikido
Our Aikido Heritage
Fudo Shin Tai Aikido is the longest operating Aikido school in Riverside County and one of the oldest in Southern California, established in 1966. We have a rich history of teaching practical self-defense techniques rooted in traditional Aikido principles. Our focus is on blending with opponents to control their balance and ensure personal safety.
Robert Simmons Sensei and Elise Simmons Sensei started our Aikido school in conjunction with the City of Corona Parks & Recreation Department in 1966 under the name of Simmons Martial Arts, teaching not only Aikido, but Judo, Iaido and Kendo. Later, the name was changed to Enmeikan Martial Arts by the Simmons.
When time came to retire, they tasked Dr. Thomas Van Cise Sensei and Terry McCarthy Sensei with carrying on the school in 2001. Tom and Terry change the name to Fudo Shin Tai Aikido or "Immovable Mind and Body" embodying the concept that an immovable mind will produce an immovable body.
Robert Simmons passed away in 2008 and when Sensei Thomas Van Cise Sensei in 2010, McCarthy Sensei forged ahead refining the concept that techniques taught will be street effective or not taught at all. In 202, as McCarthy Sensei moved out of state, he tapped Joe Marconi Sensei and Mike Rossi Sensei to continue the charge. The school continues to this day, our 60th year.
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