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Austin Muteshokai AikiBudo Dojo 合気武道会

Zdenek Matl sensei and Eric Pearson

I would humbly like to invite you into the world of traditional Japanese martial arts with a combination of traditional and progressive teaching methods. For me it has been the most challenging and fulfilling artistic journey of my life.


We train primarily in progressive non-sports Tomiki lineage Aikido, ground fighting jujutsu techniques, Judo, Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, and knife training. Silat and Systema based drills are also a a part of our training now.  Basically, we train in soft, technical martial arts.  We train safely, pragmatically, ethically and in good humor.   While we respect Japanese influences we do not embrace the ritual culture.  We respect diversity and work with physical limitations of each student to design a study that is appropriate for their abilities.

Eric's Daito Ryu history and certificates

Eric's Aikido history and certificates

The class is taught by Eric Pearson.    Largely Eric cares little for ranks and the ranking game.   When searching for a teacher remember ranks are largely political ties. Go see a group and teacher for yourself to decide.   Eric sees himself as a passionate educator and community builder who feels martial arts is a great method of personal cultivation.

 Different organizations and teachers have ranked him as following -

Aikido - Although aikido is just one art form, different organizations have  presented Eric with varying grading or ranks.  He holds a rokudan, 6th degree, in Tomiki lineage Aikido from The Kaze Uta Budo Kai.  He has received a 5th dan in Aikido from his long time teacher Russell Waddell, and a 2nd degree in Aikido from the American Tomiki Aikido Association. Take your pick.

 Despite the impressive looking pedigree his Shiho Nage technique still needs work.  He is working on it.

Daito Ryu AikiJujutsu  He also has an associate instructor rank in from the Shofukan (formally affiliated with Renshinkan) under Ota Ikou Sensei when he trained for three years in Numata, Japan. He periodically studies with Howard Popkin sensei and Joe Brogna sensei, of the Ginjukai, to continue his study of Daito Ryu - though he holds no rank in their organization.  Eric also has trained with Roy Goldberg of Kodokai Daito Ryu.  He is friends with Houston Daito Ryu club.

 Judo  Eric started judo in 1996 with Russell Waddell sensei. He moved to Japan from 2000-2003, trained in judo and competed in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions. He is continuing his education in Judo and has received a sandan (3rd degree) grade under Zdenek Matl, for his teaching and spreading the art of Judo. Brendan Hussey, and Nick Lowry of the Kaze Uta Budo Kai has also granted him a sandan.  These are club rankings.  Eric has been developed a judo team at the Texas School for the Blind from 2015-2020 - and a member progressed to the paraolympics.  He was also an wrestling coach there.  Currently as of 2022 He is coaching Oregon State University's Jujutsu classes.

Aiki seminar in Little Rock 2013

Here are some clips of him training.  If it looks like you would enjoy practicing like this join us.  If not there are lots of schools in Austin that can meet your needs.



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Eric continues his journey under the patience, watchful eyes and good humors of many Aikido, Judo and Jujutsu teachers.  While he does not get to train with them as often as he would like, but he thanks Russell Waddell, Brendan Hussey, Zdenek Matl, Nick Ushin Lowry, Roy Goldberg, George Ledyard, Corky Quakenbush, Cory Juhl, Leslie Libby, Howard Popkin, and Joe Brogna for their teachings, help and friendship. Gratitude to Grandmaster Jason Mix for teaching me so much about budo, building community and friendship. Shout out to the Oregon State jiuJitsu team Jose Robles, Chris Williams for making me learn the way.  Arseniy Grebnov and Gene Smithson  influenced by introducing him to Systema concepts which he continues to explore everyday of his life.   He is eternally grateful to Ikuo Ota sensei and Master Man H. Han for their teachings and influence.

Also he could not do it without his best friends and closest teachers.  A million thanks to Scooter Holiday, Michael Chihal, Matthew Howell and Thomas Daniel for being the backbone of the Austin group.