NOLA Aikido

At NOLA Aikido we focus on community, connection, kindness, fun, curiosity, mindfulness, and soft-power, from centered, whole-body movement.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come watch or try out a basics class. More info on our website via linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

Practice the art of peace.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come watch or try out a basics class. More info on our website via linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

Because Aikido techniques are purely defensive, we never meet force with force. Instead, we learn to redirect an aggressor’s attack, leading to a peaceful resolution. Size or physical strength is far less a factor in Aikido than it may be in other martial arts; so anyone, large or small, young or old, can practice effectively.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come watch or try out a basics class. More info on our website via linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

Beginning around age 6, we offer our Peaceful Ninjas program, where we introduce children to traditional Aikido in the context of more complex games and exercises. And we begin belt tests to help kids set goals. Each child is encouraged to grow depending on ability, aptitude, and emotional maturity.

We have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

https://nolaaikido.com/classes-for-children-and-teens/

At NOLA Aikido, we strive each day to live up to O Sensei’s ideal, working to create a community that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We see these values as central to our practice, and are dedicated to enabling everyone to join us in a safe, and cooperative environment. Because Aikido techniques are purely defensive, we never meet force with force. Instead, we learn to redirect an aggressor’s attack, leading to a peaceful resolution. Size or physical strength is far less a factor in Aikido than it may be in other martial arts; so anyone, large or small, young or old, can practice effectively.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come watch or try out a basics class. More info on our website via linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)

The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba (O Sensei or ‘Great Teacher’), created the art in the early 20th Century. Having practiced and mastered several martial arts, he came to believe that fighting and endless conflict is never the answer. Rather, peaceful resolution of conflict, without causing harm, is the greater path. So ‘Ai’ (harmony, love, collaboration) ‘Ki’ (power, energy) ‘Do’ (way or path) was created to provide a way of cultivating and practicing the ‘art of peace’.

Curious about Aikido? Welcome to come watch or try out a basics class. More info on our website via linktree in bio.

And we have classes for children of all ages. See our website for our New Student Specials. (Link in bio.)