Find Your Strength
Without the Fight
Non-competitive. Non-aggressive. Non-harmful.
aikido for adults and teens who want a different path
Visit a Class
Non-competitive. Non-aggressive. Non-harmful.
aikido for adults and teens who want a different path
Visit a Class
Many people find us because they want to avoid competitive, aggressive, combative martial arts. They're drawn to Aikido because it emphasizes connection, fluid movement, and harmonious conflict resolution.
Training here is collaborative and friendly by design. Our practice unifies mind, body, and spirit—helping us become more capable, flexible, and resilient over time.
For us, winning looks different. It's harmoniously resolving conflict. Strengthening relationships with others and ourselves. Actually enjoying life.
"I've never felt a safer place to fail."
Ask Tom Sensei the story behind this quote.
Many new students worry they might slow things down for the rest of the class.
You will. And that's exactly as it should be.
We train like a family. When someone new arrives, we adjust the pace. That's not a disruption. It's an opportunity for the entire dojo to slow down and return to our foundation.
"I would watch each class and was impressed to see the changes in my daughter. As she continued her training, her self-confidence grew, and she became much more engaged with her fellow students."
Keith Cannizzaro
"Since I joined, my confidence, decisiveness, and fitness have increased. Now I know my strength and value and I can use that to impact the world around me in a positive way."
Rebecca Six
"The deep sense of belonging to our dojo family where we support and help each other is indescribable! I've never had someone as dedicated and precise in feedback as Sensei Tom."
Dr. Jared Blacker
Not just training partners. Real relationships built on mutual respect, shared vulnerability, and genuine care. The kind of community where people show up for each other on and off the mat.
Remember when learning something new felt like discovery instead of judgment? We create space for that again. Laughter and learning happen together here.
Flexibility isn't just physical. Over time, you'll notice your body moving more fluidly, your mind adapting more easily, your spirit feeling more resilient.
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Teens & Adults (Ages 13+)
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Teens & Adults (Ages 13+)
The best way to know if Essential Aikido Kokikai is right for you is to experience it in person. Come observe a class. We'll talk afterward and see how it feels.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a visit.
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Chief Instructor
"I've spent my life cultivating a culture where people feel safe to show up as they are."
After 30+ years in Aikido Kokikai, I've learned that the most powerful technique is creating space for others to discover their own strength—safely, joyfully, at their own pace.
Training Since 1995 | Teaching Since 1996
Come get a feel for the dojo. Schedule a time to observe a class, meet the people, and see if this is where you belong.
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