The art of the Divine
is the art of settling
and purifying the Soul
I beseech the gods
of Heaven and Earth
to lead me to the Way
-Morehei Ueshiba
Aiki Farms is proud to offer instruction in Aikido and serious Zazen meditation.
We are pleased to bring you into our circle, and invite you to the farm to pick your own, sit Zazen or to practice Aikido with us.
NEW! - Aiki Farms is currently accepting summer interns for farm work. Includes room, board, and martial training. Inquire for details 860.536.6407
NEW! - Kimberly Hartke published an article written by Burns Sensei, "Small Farms and Food Freedom: Opening the Door to American Prosperity"
About Us
Aiki Farms is a traditional Aikido dojo located on an growbiointensive farm in Ledyard, CT. The dojo is affiliated with Birankai International (www.birankai.org) under the direction of T.K. Chiba, Shihan, a direct student of O-Sensei.
Robert Burns Sensei founded Aiki Farms in Ledyard, CT in 2001, bringing together his twin passions of Aikido and farming. Pointing out that O-Sensei was himself a farmer and was known to often say "budo and farming are one," Burns Sensei believes that the knowledge of cultivation and nutrition gained through farming significantly increases ones' understanding of the depth and complexity of Aikido. Participation in farming by Aikido students is encouraged, but not required.
The dojo's symbol is a tsuba (sword guard) depicting intertwined rice stalks. The tsuba symbolizes the relationship between the warrior and the earth that provides sustenance.
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