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We provide Aikido instruction for all skill levels and ages. In addition to teaching empty-hand martial art skills, traditional Aikido instruction includes training on movement, balance, falling and rolling, coordination, and more.

Empty Handed

Aikido self-defense techniques employ joint locks, pins, and throws.

Locks and Throws
Basic UkemiYouths / Foundations
Ukemi is the art of receiving the technique of the person executing a throw. Beginning ukemi is learning to roll smoothly to all directions.
Youths learn Aikido foundations through a mix of engaging activities.

Weapons

Learn the art of the katana using wooden practice swords (bokken). We also practice with short staff (jo) and knife (tanto). Tameshigiri is the Japanese art of target test cutting. What’s more fun than cutting open a watermelon with a katana!?

Bokken(Sword)
Jo(Short Staff)
Tatamishigiri(Cutting Practice)