Aikido, an effective martial art not relying on strength or violence. All are welcome! We Practice Takemusu Aikido.
Directly translated, this means “The Way of Harmony Born (or Created) from Conflict.” Our goal is to learn a response to conflict that is constructive, not destructive - regardless of the form the conflict takes. To do this, we train the mind as well as the body, and we cultivate a community of others who are doing the same. To create harmony from conflict, we need all of these tools: sound mind,
08/25/2025
Thanks to everyone who joined in our summer session as we get ready for the fall semester. Aikido Classes resume September 9th at Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center.
Registration can be found at https://parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=96993591
09/29/2024
As we say goodbye officially to our dojo of 20+ years I am so grateful to all my instructors, students and friends who proved the aikido concept that through practice we become family. And we made some pretty cool signs too
09/13/2024
Classes are off to a great start at Pine Camp cultural arts Center. Thanks to all the students new and old who have made the switch.
09/06/2024
As we say farewell to our amazing fan location, I thought it would be nice to measure our years by our merch! I semester VCU students would attend the Dojo to try out Aikido and we would try out new designs and colors. So much fun, so many memories. We continue classes starting at Pine Camp cultural arts center on Tuesday. Hope to see you there.
Here is the link to register at the new class location. It is a great facility (AC anyone?) class size is limited but existing aikidoka please contact me if the class is full. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-730
Sad news to share, the dojo location that we have been at is closing after 20+ years, we are so grateful for all the instructors and students who passed through.
The good news is we are starting up classes immediately at Pine Camp arts center. I will post a link for the registration.
For any past students who still have their bokken/jo and want to pass them to the next generation we are putting together a class set or better come by and get back to practice.
08/04/2024
We have a great group going this summer. Thanks to all the students braving the heat and best wishes to the students moving on to new stages of life.
05/08/2024
Congrats to our recent promotions.... These two students started in our university class and just keep rolling...
04/10/2024
Thanks for the amazing instruction from Ethan Weisgard Sensei, visiting Aikido In Fredericksburg.
In aikido we practice for the likelihood of multiple attackers. We practice the sword to train our bodies to move, engaging from a place of safety, mobility, and empowered action.
08/16/2023
Excited to start a new season of Aikido. Special thanks to Triple Stamp Press for our beautiful new shirts.
Aikido is founded on the belief that their is enough peace to go around but that it is our job to preserve that peace through practice and application. Come check out what aikido is all about. All are welcome.
Iwama Style Aikido which includes weapons (Jo & Bokken). Monthly dues are $60. Classes are taught at 5:30 pm on Tuesday and 6:00 pm on Thursday nights and Sunday morning at 10 am. Our sister dojos in Virginia regularly offer seminars which we actively participate in. Richmond Aikido Kai is a member dojo of The Takemusu Aikido Association recognized as a qualified Aikido organization by the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan. This recognition enables the Takemusu Aikido Association to obtain internationally registered and recognized ranks for qualified students of its members.
Aikido is often referred to as moving Zen and is a gateway to mindfulness practice. It is said that the martial arts are not about self-defense but about defeating the self. Aikido explores the cognitive biases we have about self-defense and attempts to redefine our awareness and our response to the world.
All our welcome to attend any class to observe or participate in order to help one determine if this way is the one that suits your needs.
| Tuesday | 5:30pm - 7pm |
| Thursday | 5:30pm - 7pm |