Practicing Iwama-ryu aikido in Arlington, VA since 1989. Sensei Yvonne Thelwell is the dojo-cho and c We practice Iwama-ryu or traditional aikido.
See you on the mat! Contact us anytime (aikidoofarlington.com/contact). We look forward to answering your questions about training or Iwama style aikido. Observers are always welcome (no fee) any time we have class.
Operating as usual
01/01/2025
You can never do enough basics, such as morotedori kokyu ho. In 2025, we will focus on the basics, and applied basics.
Morote Dori - Morihiro Saito - Aikido sensei #martialarts #aikidodemonstration #aikidotechniques
12/15/2024
Kaiso Morihei Ueshiba, born December 14, 1883, founded Aikido. He taught that "LIFE IS A DIVINE GIFT" and a warrior's true fight is for peace.
11/18/2024
Donny, still missing you terribly, but so thankful for all you taught me, both on and off the mat!!
08/29/2024
Great weekend with the CAA. And congratulations to Dave for an awesome yondan demo!! It was great to have many from the dojo there to participate and support..
08/29/2024
To be held on Saturday.
https://aikidoinn.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=6B1CBC9E-FE2B-4E4A-AB82-4F8D47627C22
No class today (August 24th, 2024). Enjoy the weekend, and we’ll see you on the mats on Tuesday.
06/22/2024
Wrapping up Pride month. Loved the handmade belts!
05/25/2024
Start of summer keiko!
04/21/2024
Day 2 of our 35th Anniversary seminar with Patricia Hendricks Shihan!
04/20/2024
Day 1 of the Tai Sai Seminar with Patricia Hendricks Shihan. Happy 35th Aikido of Arlington
04/18/2024
Thanks to @ Empire Original Designs
for doing a beautiful job for us!
04/18/2024
Come join us as we celebrate 35 years! For details please visit our website, https://aikidoofarlington.com/event/2024seminar
04/13/2024
Only one week away!
Come join us for the dojo's 35th anniversary seminar with Patricia Hendricks Shihan on April 20 & 21. For registration and seminar details, please visit our website - -
Aikido of Arlington We practice Iwama-ryu in Arlington, VA. Visit us any time we have class: TUE & THU 7-8:30 PM & SAT 9-10:30 AM. See you on the mat!
04/03/2024
Come help us celebrate the dojo's 35th anniversary with Patricia Hendricks Shihan on April 20 & 21. To register, see our website --
Aikido of Arlington We practice Iwama-ryu in Arlington, VA. Visit us any time we have class: TUE & THU 7-8:30 PM & SAT 9-10:30 AM. See you on the mat!
No class on Thur, March 27th, Maundy Thursday. CPC is having a soup supper; the church welcomes anyone who happens to show up to join them for dinner.
02/06/2024
Southern Maryland Aikido Center held a seminar last weekend - 4 different styles - and made some cool commerative coins. Thank you for a great time!
Aikido of Arlington, led by Yvonne Thelwell sensei (6th dan), practices aikido in the Iwama-ryu tradition. The dojo was founded by Donny Lyon sensei (4th dan) in 1989. Both Lyon sensei and Thelwell sensei spent time studying as uchi-deshi under Morihiro Saito sensei in Iwama, Japan. After Lyon sensei's passing in 1996, Thelwell sensei—being a sempai at the dojo—stepped in as dojo-cho and chief instructor. Thelwell sensei is assisted by several yudansha. Aikido of Arlington is part of the California Aikido Association Division 1 under Pat Hendricks shihan (7th dan).
Read more about our Lineage or learn about Joining our dojo. Observers are always welcome (no fee) any time we have Class.
Also add our Google calendars:
tiny.cc/aikidoEvent for seminars
tiny.cc/aoaClass for our class schedule including guest instructors
See you on the mat!
| Tuesday | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 7pm - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 10:30am |
04/01/2024