If your looking for a place to practice, or thought about practicing a Martial Art, and Aikido is on the table, then give this place a try. Its a warm and inviting atmosphere, with great people who can and will become your extended family. The Art itself can be very valuable for your health, both in body and mind. There is nothing to compete against except your self. Its great for older people like myself. This practice helps keep a person flexible, which becomes a challenge when we get older. Even for people with compromised mobility issues like myself. The Dojo has both a Shidoin (certified instructor) and a Fukushidoin (Assistant Certified Instructor). These two instructors... read full review
April 2016
A beautiful dojo with wonderful instructors, and part of a tremendous overall Aikido community in the Upstate NY general area. Very large, open practice space, well kept, welcoming environment, attentive and encouraging, highly experienced instructors. If you live in or around Kingston NY, or even out of the area and just looking to visit different places to practice, check out this dojo, I highly recommend it.
If your looking for a place to practice, or thought about practicing a Martial Art, and Aikido is on the table, then give this place a try. Its a warm and inviting atmosphere, with great people who can and will become your extended family. The Art itself can be very valuable for your health, both in body and mind. There is nothing to compete against except your self. Its great for older people like myself. This practice helps keep a person flexible, which becomes a challenge when we get older. Even for people with compromised mobility issues like myself. The Dojo has both a Shidoin (certified instructor) and a Fukushidoin (Assistant Certified Instructor). These two instructors... read full review
A beautiful dojo with wonderful instructors, and part of a tremendous overall Aikido community in the Upstate NY general area. Very large, open practice space, well kept, welcoming environment, attentive and encouraging, highly experienced instructors. If you live in or around Kingston NY, or even out of the area and just looking to visit different places to practice, check out this dojo, I highly recommend it.