Aikido was created in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). Before creating aikido, Ueshiba trained extensively in several varieties of jujitsu, as well as sword and spear fighting. Ueshiba also immersed himself in religious studies and developed an ideology devoted to universal socio-political harmony. Incorporating these principles into his martial art, Ueshiba developed many aspects of aikido in concert with his philosophical and religious ideology.

One of main concepts of training in Mumei Dojo is developing strong Ki Musubi or Ki-no-Musubi. Ki Musubi is translated literally as "knotting/tying-up Ki". Ki Musubi means the act/process of matching one's partner's movement/intention at its inception, and maintaining a connection to the partner throughout the application of an aikido technique. Proper Ki Musubi requires a clear, flexible, and attentive mind.

The name of our Dojo - Mumei Shudan is literally translated from Japanese as "not famous association".

The term "mumei" is often used for katana - Japanese sword. When katana is not signed, it's called "mumei". "Mu" means no or absent and "mei" means name. When an item is mumei, an attribution is given to a school or even a particular maker in some cases. Typically the attribution is given in parenthesis.

Mumei Shudan Instructors are certified by the Aikikai Foundation Aikido World Headquarters.

Mumei Shudan classes are running currently 4 times a week in Singapore downtown. Please check schedule and location in the Classes section.