About Jikakudo
Sensei Williamson with Master Kim at a summer camp training in Guelph, Canada
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to promote and advance the traditional teachings of Master Richard Kim and other true masters of the arts.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the lives of our students through martial arts training and philosophy, so they may become artists of life.
The Journey
I realized after a few years of training in martial arts that the more you know about martial arts, the more you realize you don’t know. Now that I have been training for more than 20 years I understand why the martial arts are a life long journey. It takes commitment and perseverance to stay with a discipline which challenges you at every step.
The most important part about this journey is not the goal of black belt or the high rankings, but the journey itself, for the journey itself is the reward!
Dojo Kun
Have respect for all life
Endeavor to excel
Develop deep awareness of self
Defend yourself passionately
Let love be your sword
Impart wisdom
Live now!
The Training
We teach the Shorinji style of martial arts as taught by Master Richard Kim and the training you will receive is extensive and comprehensive. There are three legs that hold up martial arts training, and these are as follows;
- Kata Training
- Weapons training
- Tai-Chi/pushing hands
Our teaching includes all of these which, makes our school one of the premier schools for learning the true martial arts, and our membership with the Zen Bei Butoku-Kai allows for access to the top students of Master Richard Kim.
As Master Kim once said during a training session at a summer camp, “If you want to learn the true martial arts”, you have come to the right place.”