Rocky Mountain Martial Arts

Helena Aikido is a non-profit dojo located in Helena, Montana, dedicated to the practice of Aikido, a non-competitive Japanese martial art focused on self-defense and character development. Affiliated with Kumano Jyuku Dojo in Shingu, Wakayama, Japan, it offers a welcoming environment for practitioners of all ages to cultivate harmony and self-mastery through the art's principles and values. Founded in 1988 by Whitney Hibbard and Samantha Schroeder, Helena Aikido is rooted in the Shingu tradition and emphasizes the importance of non-resistance and reconciliation in conflict resolution. The dojo aims to provide a healthy learning space for students, encouraging lifelong training and personal growth while remaining true to Aikido's foundational teachings. Generated from the website