I have only visited once several years ago but still think of this location first whenever I consider restarting my aikido training.
March 2020
I started my Kokikai journey with AKR, and I'm so glad I did. These folks are welcoming and knowledgeable, and quickly became my family. I was in graduate school in Rochester, and was in dire need of both exercise and a support system, and the folks at AKR provided both - as well as a kind student discount for a poor grad student! They have many blackbelts who trade off teaching classes, so if your time is limited, you can choose the instructors you click with most. If you've got your evenings open, even better, because you can take many, many classes with numerous perspectives on the art.I cannot recommend AKR highly enough. GO HERE!
March 2020
Great instructors, dedicated to instruction in a methodical manner. The kids instructor Kerman is a total gem. Not only is he a dedicated aikido practitioner himself but he relates too and is able to successfully teach children of all ages❗ He creates a very positive environment where children feel comfortable to learn. Yet he maintains discipline which is most definitely needed in any martial arts❗
I have only visited once several years ago but still think of this location first whenever I consider restarting my aikido training.
I started my Kokikai journey with AKR, and I'm so glad I did. These folks are welcoming and knowledgeable, and quickly became my family. I was in graduate school in Rochester, and was in dire need of both exercise and a support system, and the folks at AKR provided both - as well as a kind student discount for a poor grad student! They have many blackbelts who trade off teaching classes, so if your time is limited, you can choose the instructors you click with most. If you've got your evenings open, even better, because you can take many, many classes with numerous perspectives on the art.I cannot recommend AKR highly enough. GO HERE!
Great instructors, dedicated to instruction in a methodical manner. The kids instructor Kerman is a total gem. Not only is he a dedicated aikido practitioner himself but he relates too and is able to successfully teach children of all ages❗ He creates a very positive environment where children feel comfortable to learn. Yet he maintains discipline which is most definitely needed in any martial arts❗