About Us & Aikido
Interactive fitness training in a calming atmosphere.
No loud music. No blaring TVs. No yelling. No unnatural straining.No feeling alone in a room full of people and noise.
Sensible multi-level fitness training in calming facilities—from no impact to low impact to high impact. Interactive training that feels real—with real meaning and full mindfulness.
Founded in 1986•Over 100 Aikido Black Belt ranks awarded since 1986•Over 30 Aikido dojos established throughout the NY/NJ metro area since 1986 •Directly affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan
We are honored and humbled to be recognized around the world and across the United States for the quality of our Aikido training.
Students can be proud that they are training at one of the most highly respected Aikido organizations in the world.
Non-Aggressive
Non-Violent
Over 40 Black BeltInstructors on Staff
Easy Aikido Movement to Full Aikido Capabilities
Award Winning
All of our instructors have been awarded Aikido Black Belt certification by our chief instructor, Greg O'Connor and Aikido World Headquarters in Japan. And that's not easy to obtain. It can take many years just to reach black belt, let alone earn the increasingly challenging upper black belt ranks.
The good news is—we're an
"Ivy League" Aikido institution—and we can help you get there, too.
Expert Trainers
All of our Certified Black Belt Instructors are here for YOU!
They know what it's like to be a beginner because they were a beginner once also.
They know the challenges that may come up occasionally and can mentor you through them.
They know what it's like to keep going because they keep going.
They know the value of simple, regular Aikido training because they know the value it adds to their life.
Quality Guaranteed
Whether you just take one class or so many that you can't possibly count them all, and whether you're interested in achieving Aikido rank or just having a good time, what you take away will enrich both you and your life in so many ways—
and on so many levels.
and start adding those benefits
to your life.
About Aikido
Aikido, the full power of which is rarely seen, is graceful, dynamic and beautiful to watch and even more exhilerating and rewarding to perform.
By blending with any attack it can dissipate it with the gentleness of a summer breeze, redirect it safely away or end it with devastating speed, decisiveness and efficiency.
Aikido techniques are fun to learn and can be practiced and learned by anyone of and at any age and at their own pace and comfort level.
Security and law enforcement professionals also appreciate Aikido's full range of appropriate response—from deescalation to evasion and escape, to come-alongs, to control and compliance, to pins, to handcuffing and arrest capabilities.
About Our Training
Beginners practice and learn at their own pace and comfort level with enjoying themselves and Safety First and as the paramount factors.
In Aikido we're known for our safe falling skills. However, falls and falling are never required in any of our classes.
All of our instructors are seasoned Aikido Black Belt Instructors certified by Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. They are chosen for their skill level, teaching abilities and exceptional character. They are genuinely friendly and compassionate and are highly experienced and skilled at helping beginners.
"O'Connor Sensei has built a great school through his excellent teaching ability, and has created what we call in Training and Org. Development a true "community of practice". Simply put, many of his well-trained instructors and students are willing and able to help everyone improve—which makes for a great Aikido Community."
Pete M.
"The atmosphere at Aikido Centers is serious and respectful yet light and friendly - not severe or stern as it can be in other arts."
Ben D.
Aikido Hombu Dojo
We are directly affiliated with Aikido Hombu Dojo and The Aikido Foundation and all Aikido Centers black belt ranks are registered and certified by Hombu Dojo.
Aikido Hombu Dojo is the Aikido World Headquarters Dojo in Tokyo. It is also the headquarters for The Aikido Foundation (commonly known as the "Aikikai).
Hombu Dojo was founded by O Sensei- Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, and his son Kisshamaru Ueshiba and is currently under the direction and leadership of the Founder's grandson Moriteru Ueshiba. Moriteru Ueshiba is therefore the current Doshu ("Leader of the Way"). O Sensei's great grandson and future Doshu, Mitsuteru Ueshiba, is currently Hombu Dojo's Dojo-cho.
For more information about Aikido Hombu Dojo visit the official website:
FACEBOOK PAGES
(Aikido International Friendship Seminars)
(a coming together of all the significants in the U.S. in an informal umbrella)
(Personal Protection Workshops)
PHOTO CREDITSMany of the beautiful black & white photos featured throughout our website are from the creative eye ofThey are exquisite vignettes that subtly capture the quiet, interactive dignities of Aikido training.
