Renshinkai Aikibudo

Specialties

The Renshinkan is a Japanese martial arts dojo in Mesa, AZ. The primary arts we teach and practice at the Renshinkan is Jiyushin-​ryu AikiBudo (aikido) and Shinto Muso-​ryu Jodo.

Our Aikido is a synthesis of the teachings of Kano Jigoro (Judo), Ueshiba Morihei (Aikido), and Tomiki Kenji (a senior student of both Kano and Ueshiba) as handed down to us by our teacher C. E. Clark, Shihan.

Shinto Muso-​ryu Jodo is said to be the oldest style for using a stick (jo) in combat in Japan. It was founded in the early 17^th century by Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi and our students study under the direct transmission of Phil Relnick sensei, Menkyo Kaiden.

History

Established in 1993.

Originally called Jiyushinkai, the Renshinkai has a history in the valley of the sun spanning close to 25 years. Originally located in Tempe on McClintock, it was the hombu for Jiyushinryu Aikibudo. When C. E. Clark, the founder, relocated Jiyushinkai to Washington state, the dojo was left in the very capable hands of his senior students. As is the tradition, the senior student renamed the school to Renshinkai.

Meet the Business Owner

Carl B.

Business Owner

Carl began his budo training in 1995 under C. E. Clark at the Jiyushinkai in Tempe, Arizona. He currently holds Jiyushinkai 4^th dan and is an instructor at the Renshinkan. He also studied Shinto Muso-​ryu jo with Phil Relnick. Prior to training in Jiyushinryu Aikibudo, Carl studied Aikikai Aikido in Keene, NH and Tae Kwon Do while serving in the Air Force. When he isn’t studying and teaching aikibudo he works as a project manager for a major university.