I have practiced here since 2008, having started aikido elsewhere. This is a great place to train in traditional aikido (US Aikido Federation affiliated) in a relaxed setting. Sensei Jesberger is a highly skilled 6th dan who comes from Syracuse to teach our small group. He is a patient teacher and gives new students lots of one-on-one instruction. We have had students of all backgrounds and body types, from age 16 to 70. Practice is modified to individual needs and abilities. Aikido is a beautiful and effective martial art practiced in a cooperative manner. If you want to spar, yell, compete in tournaments, or get a black belt quickly, aikido is probably not for you.
December 2017
I have been a member at Aikido of Mohawk Valley since 2007. It is a small friendly dojo. The owner/instructor Stephen Jesberger holds the rank of 6th dan and the teaching rank of shidoin from the United States Aikido Federation. There are no children's classes, adult classes only. Teens with sufficient maturity level may be allowed to join. Classes are informal by the standards of traditional Japanese martial arts. There is a relaxed atmosphere in which laughter is often heard, as well as the thud of bodies hitting the mat! Jesberger Sensei comes from Syracuse three days a week to teach classes. We are very lucky to have such an experienced and talented teacher... read full review
September 2017
I have been a member at Aikido of Mohawk Valley since 2007. It is a small friendly dojo. The owner/instructor Stephen Jesberger holds the rank of 6th dan and the teaching rank of shidoin from the United States Aikido Federation. There are no children's classes, adult classes only. Teens with sufficient maturity level may be allowed to join. Classes are informal by the standards of traditional Japanese martial arts. There is a relaxed atmosphere in which laughter is often heard, as well as the thud of bodies hitting the mat! Jesberger Sensei comes from Syracuse three days a week to teach classes. We are very lucky to have such an experienced and talented teacher to... read full review
I have practiced here since 2008, having started aikido elsewhere. This is a great place to train in traditional aikido (US Aikido Federation affiliated) in a relaxed setting. Sensei Jesberger is a highly skilled 6th dan who comes from Syracuse to teach our small group. He is a patient teacher and gives new students lots of one-on-one instruction. We have had students of all backgrounds and body types, from age 16 to 70. Practice is modified to individual needs and abilities. Aikido is a beautiful and effective martial art practiced in a cooperative manner. If you want to spar, yell, compete in tournaments, or get a black belt quickly, aikido is probably not for you.
I have been a member at Aikido of Mohawk Valley since 2007. It is a small friendly dojo. The owner/instructor Stephen Jesberger holds the rank of 6th dan and the teaching rank of shidoin from the United States Aikido Federation. There are no children's classes, adult classes only. Teens with sufficient maturity level may be allowed to join. Classes are informal by the standards of traditional Japanese martial arts. There is a relaxed atmosphere in which laughter is often heard, as well as the thud of bodies hitting the mat! Jesberger Sensei comes from Syracuse three days a week to teach classes. We are very lucky to have such an experienced and talented teacher... read full review
I have been a member at Aikido of Mohawk Valley since 2007. It is a small friendly dojo. The owner/instructor Stephen Jesberger holds the rank of 6th dan and the teaching rank of shidoin from the United States Aikido Federation. There are no children's classes, adult classes only. Teens with sufficient maturity level may be allowed to join. Classes are informal by the standards of traditional Japanese martial arts. There is a relaxed atmosphere in which laughter is often heard, as well as the thud of bodies hitting the mat! Jesberger Sensei comes from Syracuse three days a week to teach classes. We are very lucky to have such an experienced and talented teacher to... read full review