The New York Aikikai

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142 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011

The New York Aikikai, located in New York City, is a renowned aikido school that was founded by Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan in 1964. Yamada Sensei, who began his aikido journey at a young age, not only transformed the NY Aikikai into a world-class institution but also played a significant role in popularizing this martial art form across the United States and internationally. With a focus on individuality and wholehearted training, the NY Aikikai continues to thrive, offering classes that embody the harmony and power of a symphony.

Following the passing of Yamada Sensei, the NY Aikikai remains open as per his wishes, welcoming students to train with the same dedication and spirit that he exemplified. Known for his incredible energy and generosity, Yamada Sensei's legacy lives on, inspiring practitioners to give their best on the mat. The NY Aikikai plans to hold a memorial in the future to honor the beloved teacher who touched the lives of many.

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Clare D.
12/27/2015

On December 19, I took a bus up to New York for the day to attend the New York Aikikai Christmas Seminar, an event where you will find many of the Shihans and rock stars of the Aikido world all...

Catharine P.
9/5/2023

I love New York Aikikai! It has helped me stay fit, meet and make friends with people from around the world, and learn a beautiful form of Martial Arts.

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Matt ..
3/7/2016

Having visited a number of Aikido dojos in NY, I believe I can give an honest and concise review. Pro: -High level of instruction -A large and expansive class schedule Con: -This is quite...

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Julio E.
1/21/2019

Excellent place to train Aikido. Highly qualified instructors that love to teach and share their learning experiences. You never know who you'll meet on the mat, students come from all over the...

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G Q.
7/9/2015

Love it. I stopped in more out of curiosity than anything else, but the staff AND the patrons are such a welcoming, friendly bunch that I decided to sign up. I'm new to this sport so I don't...

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