I have been a student several years now. The school is run with respect and the needs of the students in mind -- balanced with the commitment to promote excellent quality Aikido.Don't confuse Iwama Aikido with other forms. Iwama Aikido is a tough martial art to learn and extremely practical. I have studied various martial arts for over 20 years. I have also studied and have enrolled my kids at 2 other Bismarck and Mandan schools over the past 5 years. The best quality martial art for the money is to be found at Aikido Bismarck.
April 2015
The dojo is a very traditional school. They teach Iwama Aikido and the discipline is in line with what you should expect from a traditional martial art. It is not for everyone. This is not an easy style of Aikido. The physical demands of the art sometimes end up being more than some individuals wish to pursue. The discipline expectations of kids are sometimes more than many are accustomed to. But those who stay for a while with Aikido are transformed by it. Students are allowed to come and go without financial penalty or pressure. Many take breaks and are welcomed back when they are ready. It is a small student body of ages ranging from 8 to 55 years old. The facility... read full review
December 2012
I have been a student of Austad Sensei's for almost 3 years now. The school is run with respect and the needs of the students in mind -- balanced with the commitment to promote excellent quality Aikido. Don't confuse Iwama Aikido with other soft forms. Iwama Aikido is a tough martial art to learn and extremely practical. I have studied various martial arts for over 20 years. I have also studied and have enrolled my kids at 2 other Bismarck and Mandan schools over the past 5 years. The best quality martial art for the money is to be found at Aikido Bismarck.
I have been a student several years now. The school is run with respect and the needs of the students in mind -- balanced with the commitment to promote excellent quality Aikido.Don't confuse Iwama Aikido with other forms. Iwama Aikido is a tough martial art to learn and extremely practical. I have studied various martial arts for over 20 years. I have also studied and have enrolled my kids at 2 other Bismarck and Mandan schools over the past 5 years. The best quality martial art for the money is to be found at Aikido Bismarck.
The dojo is a very traditional school. They teach Iwama Aikido and the discipline is in line with what you should expect from a traditional martial art. It is not for everyone. This is not an easy style of Aikido. The physical demands of the art sometimes end up being more than some individuals wish to pursue. The discipline expectations of kids are sometimes more than many are accustomed to. But those who stay for a while with Aikido are transformed by it. Students are allowed to come and go without financial penalty or pressure. Many take breaks and are welcomed back when they are ready. It is a small student body of ages ranging from 8 to 55 years old. The facility... read full review
I have been a student of Austad Sensei's for almost 3 years now. The school is run with respect and the needs of the students in mind -- balanced with the commitment to promote excellent quality Aikido. Don't confuse Iwama Aikido with other soft forms. Iwama Aikido is a tough martial art to learn and extremely practical. I have studied various martial arts for over 20 years. I have also studied and have enrolled my kids at 2 other Bismarck and Mandan schools over the past 5 years. The best quality martial art for the money is to be found at Aikido Bismarck.