Aikido Extensions by Bruce Bookman

Bruce Bookman Sensei has 50 years of aikido experience, nearly 25 years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training (ranked as a black belt), and years of boxing experience Although Bruce Bookman spends 90% of his time on classical aikido instruction and practice, he is a big believer in self-defense skills and has placed a priority on this at his own dojo and in his own artistic expression as a martial artist Although self-defense is not the highest priority for everyone who practices a Budo art, Aikido Journal thinks it’s important to showcase a well-designed, thoughtful approach focused in this area Bruce Bookman is truly an innovator in this area About Aikido Extensions Aikido Journal is pleased to partner with Effective Self-Defense to share this innovative course with the broader martial arts community. While Aikido and BJJ are different art forms designed for different purposes, they are sister arts - both with their roots in Japanese jiujitsu.   Bruce Bookman Sensei has 50 years of aik