At Senshin Center, one does not merely learn a martial art. One practices a Martial Way, a Budo. Budo is a centuries-old psycho-physiological system of thought and practice that works to bring the virtues of wellness, spiritual maturity, fear reconciliation, and harmony to one's life. At Senshin Center, training sessions being held multiple times a day every day of the week supports one's practice.
Additionally, traditional and scientifically proven techniques in metabolic health, sleep hygiene, strength conditioning and fitness, and worldview are made an integral part of training. The dojo also has a fully equipped free-weight gym on its premises and body conditioning, meditation, weapons training (both traditional and modern), and community service will round out one's practice.
Additionally, traditional and scientifically proven techniques in metabolic health, sleep hygiene, strength conditioning and fitness, and worldview are made an integral part of training. The dojo also has a fully equipped free-weight gym on its premises and body conditioning, meditation, weapons training (both traditional and modern), and community service will round out one's practice.
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Body Art makes up the heart of Aikido technical training. Body Art classes are designed to kinesthetically cultivate the practitioner in Aikido's technical architectures. Ne-Waza training further develops the practitioner's understanding of the art by complimenting the vertical plane with the horizontal plane.
Senshin Center is not a commercial martial arts school. Individuals seeking membership should keep this well in mind. While the dojo's efforts in assisting everyone to gain the capacity to train properly are universally applied, the dojo cannot accept all interested parties. Training at Senshin Center requires high levels of integrity, discipline, and commitment.
Senshin Center looks to train all its members in the Budo, The Way of the Martial Arts. Of primary importance for the child member, Budo aims to cultivate the virtue of resilience. At Senshin Center, child members are personally mentored in resilience through three programs: Aiki I (Beginning), Aiki II (Intermediate), and Aiki III (Advanced).
At the heart of all martial technique is the assumption that a person holds mastery over his or her body and mind. It is my opinion that a great disservice is committed when a teacher simply presumes this mastery in his or her students. The error of this presumption is even greater when it involves the child practitioner.
Reviews (10)
Andrew Jacobs
Jan 12, 2019
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Valadez-sensei is a truly remarkable teacher with a deep and profound understanding of Budo and the rare skill of being able to teach to his students' true needs. It is not an easy school, and that should be taken as the mark of Valadez-sensei's sincerity and honesty in his training and something necessary for real cultivation and learning. His comprehensive sword-and-brush approach, including life off the mat, diet, world-view, history, and philosophy in addition to the skills of the martial arts themselves is wonderful. The path has been difficult for me and I have strayed from it along the way
Josh
Dec 22, 2018
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Senshin Center is a special place. It is a dojo that doesn't exist to make money. It is a place where all aspects of fighting are addressed (stand up fighting, ground fighting, pins, throws, sticks, knives, guns, diet, sleep, mindset, etc.). It is not open to all adults though. You must try out (for approximately 30 days) in order to be accepted. You also have to commit to coming to at least two of the mainstay classes each week. This dojo is not for the faint of heart, for the person that will not try, or for the person that will give up.
Lacey Jensen
Nov 16, 2018
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Senshin Center is a place like no other. The dojocho approaches training in a way that reaches each student on a very personal level, with the overall wellbeing of each student considered. My daughter and I have been training here for ten years, and every day we are pushed toward improving our physical, emotional and spiritual selves. We plan to continue training with this teacher for as long as he is teaching.
Zack Bertges
Nov 04, 2018
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Senshin Center is an incredible dojo that's gives the space and discipline to understand what training, warrior mindset, and spiritual cultivation truly mean. In other forms, I had years searching for answers about life, health, relationships, family, and the past/future. Senshin does not answer these questions but more importantly, Valadez Sensei and the dojo family have helped me to discover my attachment to these questions in the first place.
Lia Welkom
Oct 26, 2018
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Senshin Center is one of a kind. The teacher is one of a kind. As a law enforcement officer, Valadez Sensei incorporates the beauty and power of Aikido coupled with tactical appropriateness and practical applicability. His art is like no other. I am forever thankful to Valadez Sensei for all his teachings and ability to bring out the better me. Thank you, Sensei.
Taylor Davis
Oct 02, 2018
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Valadez Sensei is a masterful martial artist and teacher. The Dojo's curriculum leaves nothing off the table, and Sensei's mentoring is deeply personal and uniquely transformative. Valadez Sensei is sincere in his pursuit of the highest ideals of Aikido and these high standards create an environment where elite practitioners can thrive. Budoka looking for a traditional dojo that still places a premium on authenticity, rigorous training, and the sensei-deshi relationship should look no further.
Baoqing Zhou
Aug 29, 2018
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Senshin Center is a place of profound transformation. Valadez Sensei, the dojocho of Senshin Center, has decades of experience with martial arts and with walking the spiritual path that winds its way through his art. He teaches his deshi ways of self-transformation by using Aikido training. Because of his dedication to his art and to his deshi, training as a student at Senshin Center is not easy but always fruitful.
Margaret Prothero
Jul 29, 2018
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Senshin Center is a rare and special place. Don’t let the So Cal strip mall location fool you: once you walk through the door, you are entering into the culture of traditional budo martial arts training. If you look on the Senshin Center website, you will see descriptions of the vast expanse of curriculum offered here: you will notice there are classes in weapons training (both ancient and modern weapons), ground fighting, body conditioning, strength training, stretching and flexibility, meditation, techniques, and spontaneous training. Students are encouraged and expected to take advantage of
Virginia Panizzon
Jun 18, 2018
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Senshin Center is a unique martial arts school for whoever wants to sincerely learn. It is a dojo which stands in contrast to the general dojo’s one is typically familiar with. Valadez Sensei is an exceptional teacher who lives, trains and works hard. He is a living example of someone who has brought Budo into every aspect of his his life. Valadez Sensei transmits Japanese jiu jitzu in many forms. From slow technical drilling to jiyu waza (spontaneous training), from weapons to ground fighting. The curriculum is all encompassing. There is no other place quite like it. I highly recommend to he
Vittorio G.
May 27, 2013
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Valadez Sensei teaches & guides his students with a firm discipline and a gentle heart. The Senshin Center is an Aikido Sanctuary for men, women & children of all ages. Valadez Sensei & his Senior Instructors exemplify the Virtues of Budo, Aikido & the teachings of O~Sensei. I am truly grateful to Sensei for giving me an opportunity to study, train & grow physically, mentally & spiritually in the Art of Aikido. It was a privilege & honor to train, study, & learn Aikido with men & women of such high caliber.
