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大東流合氣柔術木山会

Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu
Kiyamakai

Roy Goldberg Shihan

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Sokaku Takeda circa 1890

Sokaku Takeda circa 1890

Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu 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.

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 under Takeda Sokaku. 

 
 

Roy Goldberg Shihan is one of the highest ranked Daito Ryu practitioners outside of Japan and the Chief Instructor of Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Kiyamakai. 

For over four decades, he has trained under Kiyama Hayawo Shihan, the Chief Instructor for the Kodokai branch of Daito Ryu in North America, and is Kiyama Shihan's senior student. 

The Kodokai Menkyo Kaiden, Inoue Yusuke awarded Goldberg Sensei the rank of 7th dan, the official Kyoju Dairi teaching license, and the Hi Ogi no Koto, the 3rd scroll in the Kodokai tradition. 

In 2017, Goldberg Shihan separated from Kodokai in Japan to form the Kiyamakai, an independent Daito Ryu organization, but maintains a close relationship with his longtime teacher Kiyama Shihan, who has recognized Roy Goldberg as the Shihan of Kiyamakai. He supervises Study Groups throughout the US and in Tokyo, traveling regularly to teach in seminars all over the world.

 
Goldberg Sensei with Yusuke Inoue Menkyo Kaiden

Goldberg Sensei with Yusuke Inoue Menkyo Kaiden

 

Goldberg Sensei's goal is to share this beautiful art with anyone of good character who is dedicated to hard training with an open spirit, regardless of style or rank.

For more on Goldberg Sensei's background click here.

 
Goldberg Sensei demonstrating kaiten nage at Bushidokai Dojo in East Lyme, CT.
 

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There's still time to register for this Saturday's Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu seminar from 2-6pm with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Silver Spring, MD. Email daitoryudc@gmail.com or message us for more info!
There's still time to register for this Saturday's Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu seminar from 2-6pm with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Silver Spring, MD. Email daitoryudc@gmail.com or message us for more info!
Awesome #DaitoRyu seminar this weekend with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Richmond with martial artists from North Carolina to West Virginia and Maryland. Special thanks to Legions Shihan, Stephen Crane and all the Wadokai members of Aikido RVA for their g
Awesome #DaitoRyu seminar this weekend with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Richmond with martial artists from North Carolina to West Virginia and Maryland. Special thanks to Legions Shihan, Stephen Crane and all the Wadokai members of Aikido RVA for their graciousness and willingness to try something new. Jimenez Sensei will be at Capital Aikikai in Silver Spring, MD on Feb 17 and Raleigh, NC on Mar 9. #daitoryuaikijujutsu #aiki #aikijujutsu
Richmond VA martial artists! As you get ready for the holidays, give yourself the gift of amazing instruction in Daito Ryu! Manny Jimenez Sensei, 6th dan Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kiyamakai will be holding a one day seminar just outside of Richmond, VA a
Richmond VA martial artists! As you get ready for the holidays, give yourself the gift of amazing instruction in Daito Ryu! Manny Jimenez Sensei, 6th dan Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kiyamakai will be holding a one day seminar just outside of Richmond, VA at Aikido RVA on Saturday January 13, 2024 from 1pm to 6pm. Visit the site below for information on registration: https://daitoryuaikijujutsu.net/seminars/jimenez-richmond-2024 or message us for more info. #daitoryu #daitoryuaikijujutsu #aikido #aiki #aikijujutsu #jujutsu @daitoryunj
Day 2 at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg saw some new faces! Kayla Feder Sensei was able to join the fun. What a great weekend. I am always so impressed by the willingness of those experienced martial artists who show up, willing to work outside
Day 2 at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg saw some new faces! Kayla Feder Sensei was able to join the fun. What a great weekend. I am always so impressed by the willingness of those experienced martial artists who show up, willing to work outside their comfort zone, and challenge themselves to try doing things in a new way. #daitoryuaikijujutsu #daito #aikido
More pictures from today's Berkeley seminar. Can't wait for day 2!
More pictures from today's Berkeley seminar. Can't wait for day 2!
What a great first day of Daito Ryu at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg Sensei! A great turnout of people open to exploring this beautiful art.
What a great first day of Daito Ryu at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg Sensei! A great turnout of people open to exploring this beautiful art.
West Coast! Come train in Daito ryu with one of the highest ranked practitioners outside of Japan! Goldberg Sensei is coming to Aikido of Berkeley, CA on Dec 9-10. Go to the link for seminars in our bio for more info and to register. Limited space av
West Coast! Come train in Daito ryu with one of the highest ranked practitioners outside of Japan! Goldberg Sensei is coming to Aikido of Berkeley, CA on Dec 9-10. Go to the link for seminars in our bio for more info and to register. Limited space available. We had a great time learning from Roy Goldberg Sensei at Capital Aikikai in Silver Spring, MD. Great turnout with a number of experienced martial artists from a variety of serious backgrounds. Can't wait for the next one! #aiki #daitoryu #aikijujutsu #daitoryuaikijujutsu #aikido
Manny Jimenez Sensei is returning to Bushidokai in East Lyme, CT on Nov 16. To register and find out more, go to "Seminars" at the link in our bio. #daito #aikido #aikijujutsu #kodokai #daitoryu
Manny Jimenez Sensei is returning to Bushidokai in East Lyme, CT on Nov 16. To register and find out more, go to "Seminars" at the link in our bio. #daito #aikido #aikijujutsu #kodokai #daitoryu
Two great days of training and countless generous learning encounters. Thank you to all attendees especially those who travelled distances.
Two great days of training and countless generous learning encounters. Thank you to all attendees especially those who travelled distances.
There's still time to register for this Saturday's Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu seminar from 2-6pm with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Silver Spring, MD. Email daitoryudc@gmail.com or message us for more info! Awesome #DaitoRyu seminar this weekend with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Richmond with martial artists from North Carolina to West Virginia and Maryland. Special thanks to Legions Shihan, Stephen Crane and all the Wadokai members of Aikido RVA for their g Richmond VA martial artists! As you get ready for the holidays, give yourself the gift of amazing instruction in Daito Ryu! Manny Jimenez Sensei, 6th dan Daito ryu Aikijujutsu Kiyamakai will be holding a one day seminar just outside of Richmond, VA a
Day 2 at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg saw some new faces! Kayla Feder Sensei was able to join the fun. What a great weekend. I am always so impressed by the willingness of those experienced martial artists who show up, willing to work outside More pictures from today's Berkeley seminar. Can't wait for day 2! What a great first day of Daito Ryu at Aikido of Berkeley with Roy Goldberg Sensei! A great turnout of people open to exploring this beautiful art. West Coast! Come train in Daito ryu with one of the highest ranked practitioners outside of Japan! Goldberg Sensei is coming to Aikido of Berkeley, CA on Dec 9-10. Go to the link for seminars in our bio for more info and to register. Limited space av Manny Jimenez Sensei is returning to Bushidokai in East Lyme, CT on Nov 16. To register and find out more, go to "Seminars" at the link in our bio. #daito #aikido #aikijujutsu #kodokai #daitoryu Two great days of training and countless generous learning encounters. Thank you to all attendees especially those who travelled distances.
 

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An Important Message
from Roy Goldberg Sensei on Separating from Kodokai in Japan

As of March 2017, I will no longer be affiliated with Kodo Kai in Japan. I have great respect and gratitude for years of training with Kodo Kai; however, it has become clear over many years that we have fundamentally different philosophies about how to prevent the extinction of this beautiful art. I find it necessary for the preservation and continued growth of Daito Ryu, to leave the Hombu dojo in Japan. Out of respect for the Hombu dojo, I will no longer use the name of Kodo Kai for our organization.

My loyalty has been and always will be to Hayawo Kiyama Shihan, my instructor for more than three and a half decades, as well as Yusuke Inoue Menkyo Kaiden who I worked with closely and who recognized and encouraged my growth in Daito Ryu. Many of the senior Shihan I have worked with personally are no longer a part of Kodo Kai. I want to pass on what I have learned from these Shihan to the best of my ability.

My sole wish is to preserve and spread the beautiful art of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu as handed down from Takeda Sokaku and Kodo Horikawa through my teacher and these other Shihan. Although I will not be formally associated with the Hombu dojo, there should be no doubt that the techniques and spirit of the Daito Ryu I teach and study, will continue to be purely Kodo Kai as I received it through Kiyama Shihan and the Menkyo Kaiden.

As in the past, teachers of Daito Ryu were presented with Dairi Kyojus to signify that they have license to teach Daito Ryu. Since receiving the Dairi Kyoju from the Menkyo Kaiden, I have endeavored to teach Daito Ryu to the best of my ability and I will continue to do so throughout the world.

I hope to continue the personal relationships with members of Kodo Kai in Japan, and my mat is open to any of its members who want to train in the future.

I will continue to train with Kiyama Shihan as his senior student and do Shugyo together.

 

Sincerely,

Roy Goldberg
March, 2017

UPDATE: After discussing with Kiyama Shihan in 2021, Goldberg Shihan has named his organziation
“Kiyamakai” to honor his teacher.

 
Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kiyamakai Mon

The new mon for Daito Ryu Kiyamakai students under Roy Goldberg Sensei