NOLA Aikido

Nov 2023

My 10 year old son has been a student of Brian Sensei/Laura Sensei/NOLA Aikido since the beginning of the pandemic and has become quite fond of the practice of Aikido. Pride, concentration, confidence, patience, and kindness are just a few of the positive results we have noticed over the years. Our child has immersed himself in the Japanese culture by beginning his journey into learning the language and dreams of visiting Japan someday soon. We are so proud of the hard work and focus from the teachers, adults, and children of the dojo and our son plans on continuing his journey with this martial art at NOLA Aikido!

Jan 2023

Whether you're curious about Aikido or a seasoned practitioner, the NOLA Aikido community will welcome you warmly. Everyone nourishes each other's practice and inspires development, growth, and even play! And to anyone who has never practiced Aikido: I highly recommend attending a free class to discover how you feel about the art. For me, Aikido provides the perfect self-care routine because it fulfills physical exercise needs, social engagement, and an opportunity to develop spiritual and mindfulness practices in a pragmatic and active way. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place, its instructors, and the practice itself. Give it a try!