North Florida School of Aikido focuses on the teaching and spread of Aikido, a Japanese martial art with a strong philosophical history, within Tallahassee and the surrounding area of northern Florida. Aikido is a unique martial art that teaches principles of self defense that can be effectively used in almost any situation whether it is a physical attack or resolving other types of conflicts.
Established in 1993, North Florida School of Aikido (NFA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit group that offers Aikido classes that both enhance physical prowess and provide an opportunity for personal transformation. Regular Aikido practice involves physical conditioning, fostering martial art's skill, and increasing personal awareness.
Established in 1993, North Florida School of Aikido (NFA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit group that offers Aikido classes that both enhance physical prowess and provide an opportunity for personal transformation. Regular Aikido practice involves physical conditioning, fostering martial art's skill, and increasing personal awareness.
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The ASU Training Handbook provides information about aikido as a martial art as well as expectations for training and promotion within the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) organization. Aikiweb and Aikido journal are online communities where you can connect with others practicing aikido around the world and learn more about the development of the art.
In the spirit of cooperation and community, North Florida School of Aikido is pleased to host a variety of martial arts. North Florida School of Aikido welcomes inquiries from other organizations that wish to offer classes in any variety of martial and non-martial arts at our facility. Please contact us for more information.
Visitors are always welcome at the North Florida School of Aikido! You may come by any class. Loose fit clothing is suggested if you wish to give it a try, with no obligations. It usually best to begin on a Saturday if you have no prior martial experience. There are no requirements as to which classes you attend, but attendance at least twice a week is recommended for substantial progress.
Aikido ("the way of harmony") is a martial art developed in Japan. The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba (commonly referred to in the art as O-Sensei, or "great teacher"), mastered martial arts like ju-jitsu as well as sword and spear arts before incorporating what he learned into what eventually became known as Aikido.
The North Florida School of Aikido is a 501c3 organization that is partially supported through tax deductible donations and sponsorships by individual and corporations. Donations and sponsorships help keep the school running and allow us to provide special programs for the community and scholarships for students who may benefit from Aikido training but may not be able to afford monthly dues.
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Richard Morgan
Jun 11, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
This dojo is fantastic. These instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I've been training with them for about a month and I'm so infatuated with this style of marital art and these folks are the real deal. Definitely worth checking out if you're in to a beautiful and spiritual self defense system.
This dojo is fantastic. These instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I've been training with them for about a month and I'm so infatuated with this style of marital art and these folks are the real deal. Definitely worth checking out if you're in to a beautiful and spiritual self defense system.
Alan Abelson
Feb 14, 2016
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Kyle Salas
Apr 15, 2015
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I Have trained here at North Florida School of Aikido for several months now, and have trained several other styles for a few years to compare and contrast - the North Florida School of Aikido has 4 different main instructors, and there may be a different main instructor teaching class every time you go, maybe not, but usually a mix of the different instructors teaching the classes - this gives you the student different perspectives and allows to train on a variety of techniques. A very kind, family-type atmosphere, without ego or bravado. Also a great art for women and physically smaller individuals
