United States Gyokushin Ryu Aikido
A martial art inspired by the teachings of Master Minoru Mochizuki
ABOUT US
The USGRAF is a national organization with authority to teach, promote, and govern the practice of Gyokushin Ryu Aikido throughout the United States. It was established as the United States Yoseikan Budo Association by the authority of Master Minoru Mochizuki, founder of Yoseikan Budo. We are affiliated with Gyokushin Ryu Aikido under the direction of Terumi Washizu Sensei whom was a senior instructor and longtime student under Master Mochizuki.
The USGRAF organizes clinics, assemblies, and an annual training camp where students from around the globe meet for intensive physical and mental training in the techniques and principles of Gyokushin Ryu Aikido.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat, Nov 08C. L. Simon Recreation CenterShihan-Dai Robert Cheshire will be teaching a two-day clinic at Pineywoods Aikijujutsu at TWO LOCATIONS Nov 8th & 9th.
Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDUSGRAF Camp will be hosted in Huntsville, AL in June of 2026.
Date and time is TBDBaylor University - Marrs McLean GymBaylor Club will host a clinic in April 2026.- Exact Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDSensei Palmer Cramer will be hosting a clinic in Bellefont, PA
- Jan 23-25 - time is TBDBaylor University - Marrs GymOpen to all USGRAF blackbelts. Training for USGRAF Instructor Levels will be covered.
