Aikido At The Aikibudokan

Dec 2022

I really enjoy learning aikido here. As an adult woman (mid 40’s) I chose this dojo because there's no children training here, and winning competitions is not the goal. The training mat is top notch for taking the harder falls, and I appreciate the changing rooms so I'm not traveling in my gi.I receive instruction from a wide range of people and ranks, and the years of experience the senior instructors have is hard to find. This is a difficult martial art and I've never felt put down for not being as quick or capable as others.Update (04/04/22): We made it through COVID and remain an active dojo. I still train here and am on track to earn my black belt despite my body...read full review

Dec 2020

I only attended the introductory session and first class a few months back but I wanted to make a point that they were very welcoming. The class was well run and it was obvious the instructors cared. My instructor, Doug, was a good teacher with lots of experience and patience. Definitely would try again if time permits.Note: Their new student policy was very helpful. It let me try out the experience to see if it was for me before fully committing. If not for grad school and familial priorities this semester, I would have continued.

Dec 2020

I’ve been at the dojo for 15 years and it has been a wonderful experience. It makes me lighter on my feet with greater mobility. I’ve learned how to blend (move in sync) with another person using their momentum to alter balance to my advantage. The art teaches movement, timing, posture, etc. to alter another’s balance. When I started this art I weighed in at 215lbs, now I weigh less than 180lbs.