During your introductory classes, you will be paired with an instructor or senior student who will guide you safely through the foundational movements. You will practice basic posture, learn how to safely navigate the mat, and get a feel for our traditional Aikido techniques. It is a welcoming, ego-free introduction tailored to your comfort and fitness level.

We welcome practitioners from all martial backgrounds. If you come from another Aikido style, you will find our focus on martial intent and physical longevity a refreshing, rigorous and deeply rewarding evolution of your practice.

Wear loose, comfortable, athletic clothing. You don’t need a traditional uniform to try it out. We train barefoot on clean, specialized mats. Avoid clothing with sharp zippers, buttons or jewelry that could catch on the mats.

Yes, traditional weaponry is a core pillar of our practice. Students regularly train with bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff) and tanto (wooden knife). Training with them is essential for developing your posture, distance control, timing, and line of attack.

No. Most of our students start with zero martial arts background and varying fitness levels. Brute force is not requred. We meet you exactly where you are on day one.

Our training is not competition based. Your partners on the mat are there to help you learn, not defeat you. Safety and mutual respect are our highest priorities.