Charlie Siegel leads an Authorized Study Group under Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei, sharing the art of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu. Charlie has been a student of the martial arts for 24 years, and found his heart-and-soul passion in Daito Ryu under Roy Goldberg Sensei. He has trained privately with Goldberg Sensei for years, as well as with many of his senior students, and is now offering weekly classes to the northern CT and southern MA region with his own space Hikari Dojo inside Wisdom of the Ages in Simsbury, CT. Daito Ryu can be a very spiritual practice as well as being a martial art. Workshops are also available for members and for newcomers throughout the year in Hikari Dojo with Goldberg Sensei or with his senior student, Manny Jimenez Sensei.
You can contact us to begin training or ask questions at any time. We are always welcoming new students or anyone interested to try out or watch a class.
Classes are inclusive of all abilities.
Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art and National Treasure of Japan. Its core principles focus on subtle manipulations of balance that can complement and enrich any martial arts training. Daito Ryu is not just a set of techniques, but a mindset that can transform budo practice. Once secret and passed generation to generation through the Takeda clan, the system of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu was revived in the late 19th century by Sokaku Takeda, 32nd in line of the Takeda family. Takeda taught throughout Japan using a seminar system to spread the art. In the early 20th century he taught thousands of Japan’s highest ranked martial artists from Judo, Kenjutsu, Jujutsu and Karate. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Hapkido and most famously Aikido, whose founder Morihei Ueshiba trained extensively in Daito Ryu.
Our classes are held weekly on some Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm and on some Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Please contact us for this current month's schedule and to reserve your spot!
We train very traditionally and with the utmost respect, honored to be a part of carrying on this beautiful tradition of Daito Ryu.
Weekly classes are $15 each or you can prepay for a month at a time for $55 ($5 savings). Trial period classes (1 month) can be attended in any comfortable workout-style clothing. Students who wish to train with us on a regular basis can become members of the organization under Roy Goldberg Sensei and would then attend classes in a traditional white gi and belt, which can be purchased through Charlie and includes a patch for the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Kiyamakai organization.
Classes are open to anyone 14 years of age and older. We are inclusive of all skill and ability levels. We welcome both current students of the martial arts from any style or practice as well as new-comers to the martial arts, trying it out for the first time and interested in walking a path of better health, well-being, balance, fitness and safety. Charlie is dedicated to the practice of making each class fun and informative, training traditional waza (techniques) of the art and walking a path of inner growth. Please visit www.DaitoRyuAikijujutsu.net for further information on the art, the training and Roy Goldberg Sensei.
This seminar will feature direct instruction from Manny Jimenez Sensei, Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei's senior student. Join us for an afternoon of hard training in this rare and beautiful martial art! Whatever style you practice, the principles of Daito Ryu will enhance your technique and understanding of your art.
The focus is on developing superior structure and balance while destroying that of your opponent. Although some experience with taking ukemi (rolling and breakfalls) is recommended, it is not required. Jimenez Sensei will demonstrate techniques for students of all ranks and experience.
WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING A ZOOM OPTION to attend this event virtually! Join us on Zoom from 3pm to 5pm for only $50. Contact seminar host Charlie Siegel to register. 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook Manny Jimenez Sensei is the Senior Student of Roy Goldberg Sensei and a student of Kiyama Hayawo Shihan since 1995. Jimenez Sensei has been awarded the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai Rank of 4th Dan and the Hiden Mokuroku, 1st scroll from the Kodokai Hombu Dojo in Kitami, Japan. He received his 6th Dan and Jun Dairi Kyoju from Goldberg Sensei as well as the second scroll. Manny Jimenez has been training in the martial arts since 1973.
This event is open to all martial artists and schools and is inclusive of all skill and ability levels. Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu and Hapkido. Daito Ryu’s core principles and focus on subtle manipulations of balance will complement and enrich any martial arts training. Once a secret art, passed generation to generation through the Takeda clan, the system of Daito Ryu Aiki Ju-jutsu was revived in the late 19th century by Sokaku Takeda, 32nd in line of the Takeda family.
Weekly classes are held here in Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages with Charlie Siegel, an Authorized Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group under Roy Goldberg Sensei. Attendance of these weekly classes is not required for attending the seminar, but can be advantageous for those interested in training!
As Goldberg Sensei says, "To understand aiki, you have to put your hands on somebody who has it. It’s like chocolate ice cream. I can’t explain it to you until you’ve tasted it. "You can’t get an explanation of aiki in words. You get an explanation in feel. Your body understands the feeling. It can only be explained in your body, both by the practitioner and the one who feels it. Your internal self develops so that you can explain it through your body. This isn’t mystical nonsense. Your body doesn’t have discussions with your brain. That’s why when I teach, I teach to your body, to your nervous system, not your brain. By teaching your body I’m teaching you how to develop aiki. If I teach to your brain I’m just teaching you technique. The greatness is in your body, so you can’t just get off the mat and intellectualize it and hope to develop aiki. "Shugyo is the only path."
Jimenez Sensei will be demonstrating Aiki and teaching some of the powerful techniques and principles of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. - A wonderful opportunity for training!
- Contact us to reserve your space! - This event will be limited to 10 in-person attendees to allow for proper spacing in the room for practicing the techniques. Registrations will be taken up to the day of the event, but contacting us to pre-register will assure a space for you to attend.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 (click to visit our Facebook event) 12pm to 5pm $75 Zoom option: 3pm to 5pm for $50 Contact Charlie Siegel to register for in-person or Zoom attendance: 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook As per current Daito Ryu organization rules, all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Come in the entrance for "Wisdom of the Ages", our training space is inside their store's class space
Our next Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu seminar taught by Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei will be held in 2024, date TBD
This seminar will feature direct, hands-on instruction from Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei.
Join us for an afternoon of hard training in this rare and beautiful martial art! Whatever style you practice, the principles of Daito Ryu will enhance your technique and understanding of your art. The focus is on developing superior structure and balance while destroying that of your opponent. Although some experience with taking ukemi (rolling and breakfalls) is recommended, it is not required. Goldberg Sensei will demonstrate techniques for students of all ranks and experience.
WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING A ZOOM OPTION to attend this event virtually! Join us on Zoom from 3pm to 5pm for only $50. Contact seminar host Charlie Siegel to register. 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook
Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei is one of the highest ranking Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu practitioners outside of Japan and the senior student of Hayawo Kiyama Shihan. Goldberg Sensei has trained over 3 decades with Kiyama Shihan and the leading Shihan from Japan including three Menkyo Kaiden. Goldberg Sensei is the first and only non-Japanese to be awarded a 7th Dan, the Dairi Kyoju teaching license, and the prestigious “Hi Ogi” third scroll from the Kodokai Hombu Dojo in Kitami, Japan.
This event is open to all martial artists and schools and is inclusive of all skill and ability levels.
Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu and Hapkido. Daito Ryu’s core principles and focus on subtle manipulations of balance will complement and enrich any martial arts training. Once a secret art, passed generation to generation through the Takeda clan, the system of Daito Ryu Aiki Ju-jutsu was revived in the late 19th century by Sokaku Takeda, 32nd in line of the Takeda family.
Weekly classes are held here in Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages with Charlie Siegel, an Authorized Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group under Roy Goldberg Sensei. Attendance of these weekly classes is not required for attending the seminar, but can be advantageous for those interested in training!
As Goldberg Sensei says, "To understand aiki, you have to put your hands on somebody who has it. It’s like chocolate ice cream. I can’t explain it to you until you’ve tasted it. "You can’t get an explanation of aiki in words. You get an explanation in feel. Your body understands the feeling. It can only be explained in your body, both by the practitioner and the one who feels it. Your internal self develops so that you can explain it through your body. This isn’t mystical nonsense. Your body doesn’t have discussions with your brain. That’s why when I teach, I teach to your body, to your nervous system, not your brain. By teaching your body I’m teaching you how to develop aiki. If I teach to your brain I’m just teaching you technique. The greatness is in your body, so you can’t just get off the mat and intellectualize it and hope to develop aiki. "Shugyo is the only path."
Goldberg Sensei will be demonstrating Aiki and teaching some of the powerful techniques and principles of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. - A wonderful opportunity for training! - Contact us to reserve your space! - This event will be limited to 10 in-person attendees to allow for proper spacing in the room for practicing the techniques. Registrations will be taken up to the day of the event, but contacting us to pre-register will assure a space for you to attend.
2024 Date TBD 12pm to 5pm $100
Zoom option: 3pm to 5pm for $50
Contact Charlie Siegel to register for in-person or Zoom attendance: 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message on Facebook
As per current Daito Ryu organization rules, all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Come in the entrance for "Wisdom of the Ages", our training space is inside their store's class space
You can contact Charlie Siegel with any questions or to register for the weekly classes or any of our events. He can be reached by call or text at 860-593-2146 or through any of the social media channels (Facebook or Instagram) or email that can be found with icons at the top of this page.
