and that non-violent skills are actually more effective and rewarding. Nor will you learn competition and sparring. The competition is within yourself. It is for developing your own mind-body coordination, self confidence, and practical self-protection skills
Learning is at an individual pace with neither size nor physical strength a requirement
Persons of all ages and genders practice together in a spirit of cooperation. Aikido is a mental and physical process that is strenuous, but not violent; demanding, but not rough.
The philosophy of Aikido is that all people can participate and develop themselves.
How do I begin?
Classes meet several times each week, and new students are accepted at any time.