The Martial Arts Seminars

Aikido is a Budo (martial art) created by Morihei Ueshiba. After the Founder's passing in 1969, his son Kisshomaru Ueshiba was inaugurated as Aikido Doshu. At present, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of the Founder, has succeeded his father as Aikido Doshu. The Aikikai Foundation, officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940, was founded in order to preserve and promote the ideals of the true Aikido created by the Founder. As the Aikido World Headquarters, it is the parent organization for the development and expansion of Aikido throughout the world.

For more info:  http://www.aikikai.or.jp/eng/index.htm

Chenjiagou, Henan, is the village where is said Taijiquan is originating from.

Catch a train or plane to Zhengzhou. It used to be a 3 hour bus ride to the small town of Wenxiang, but a new bridge across the Yellow River should cut this down by half. About 15 minuets before you get to Wenxiang, you jump off the bus at a point known as the junction for Chen Village (Chenjiagou menkou). From there its a 5 minute ride on a motorcycle rickshaw. Alternatively you could splash a bit of currency at the train station and get a taxi there instead.

For more info and details:

http://www.chenjiagou.net/

http://www.chenbing.org/english/

http://www.chenvillage.com/