āDuring this time I learned how to be a bigger part of the dojo, but more importantly, how to teach. I was very scared, because I didnāt think I was ready. But I tried, and succeeded.ā
The following is from one of our youth members. As a member of the Teensā Leadership Team, he wasĀ held to a hi...
āAikido makes me feel strong, good and helps me make new friends.Ā I love my mommy for getting me into Aikido.ā
- Kai, 6
- Student
Kai, who began Aikido at age 5, has been training with ChrisĀ Sensei for almost a year. Brought by his momĀ who heard about the dojoĀ through word of mouth, KaiĀ joine...
āAikidoās like a puzzle Iām trying to figure out. I find it fascinating. I forget about everything else on my mind for the duration of the class. Add the fact that itās a great work out, by the end of class I feel pretty relaxed and refreshed, mentally and physically.ā
- David Choi,Ā 32
- Adminis...
Purpose
My aikido journey started with AKI in Australia with Steve-sensei and continued in Japan with senseisĀ Murase, Yass, Chris and Otsuka. It was a transformative experience that expanded my self-awareness and opened me up to a new level of trust in myself and others.
The AKI philosophy of deve...
āI have gotten in the best shape Iāve been in over ten years, and it feels great. IĀ love Aikido and want to train seriously more than everā
It is really great to have Matt Sensei back in PA and teaching classes again! With our current training I have gotten in the best shape Iāve been in over t...
| Ruben | 133 rolls | 502 cuts | 0Ā donors | $0 |
| Julio | 130 rolls | 502 cuts | 0Ā donors | $0 |
| Elishai | 148 rolls | 502 cuts | 5 donors | $195 |
| Jamie | 74 rolls | 502 cuts | 6 donors | $100 |
| Diego | 123Ā rolls | 502 cuts | 0Ā donors | $0 |
| Charlie | 45Ā rolls | 260 cuts | 0Ā donors | $0 |
āI did Aikido for a few months in High Schoolā¦Once I started training I got the bug and always knew that if I ever got back into martial arts, Aikido would be the one.ā
- EllisĀ Bahl, 28
- Film Director
- AKIĀ Los Angeles
It took Ellis years of searching before he finally found his perfect dojo....
āWe intend to create a space where we can host visiting instructors like years past, and our members are very excited about this prospect.ā
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For the AKI Pennsylvania dojo 2016 has been a year of many changes, as we have had an increase in membership due to two AKI California members moving ba...
āIf you do Aikido, it takes away the stress of homework.ā
- Elishai Shapiro, 12
- Student
- AKI Los Angeles
Elishai, who began Aikido at age 9, has been training with Suzuki Sensei for 3 years.Ā He wanted to try martial arts and then some friends who were training at the dojo, told him to come alon...
āI continue Aikido because itās fun now thatĀ Iāve gotten used to the training. I feel weird if I donāt keep doing it now. The benefits of training Aikido for me is good exercise and defense skills. Aikido is something I should stay with, and a part of me.ā
- Kevin Coronado, 14
- Student
Kevin, wh...
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