Adults Aikido

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Aikido - A Healthy Way of Life

Aikido is a martial art that teaches you to defend yourself against an opponent of any size and strength through the use of smooth, fluid, circular movements.

Aikido is a martial art that teaches you to defend yourself against an opponent of any size and strength through the use of smooth, fluid, circular movements.  It emphasizes blending with and redirecting an opponent’s force rather than meeting it head on.  Students learn how to resolve conflict of any kind in a non-destructive, yet effective manner.  Aikido incorporates a comprehensive system of throws, joint locks, pins and pressure points. Weapons’ training is incorporated to demonstrate specific principles. Lessons go beyond merely learning self-defense and physical fitness; students also develop character qualities and values such as self-confidence, discipline and a greater sense of care and concern for oneself and others.

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Wellness

Training involves the whole body moving in natural ways, developing greater strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness.

Aikido is an excellent program for all around physical fitness. Our chief instructor, Sensei Glenn Brooks is also a licensed Physical Therapist specializing in wellness and functional conditioning. This, combined with 40+ years of Aikido, provides students with an optimum learning experience on the mat.  Training involves the whole body moving in natural ways, developing greater strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular fitness.  Emphasis on posture, breathing and balance helps to relieve pain, improves heart and lung health, reduces blood pressure and induces greater relaxation. Mental training improves concentration, focus and awareness.

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Our Dojo

Aikido of Scottsdale is a space for immersive learning and focused training.  A place where one’s actions sustain and enhance their lives.

Aikido of Scottsdale is a space for immersive learning and focused training.  A place where one’s actions sustain and enhance their lives.  The dojo is a place where students practice what is taught and over time begin to embody those lessons. It lives in their body, it becomes who they are. 

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Other Benefits

Aikido has become known in personal development and business circles as a highly useful conflict resolution strategy.

Aikido has become known in personal development and business circles as a highly useful conflict resolution strategy. People everywhere are using the philosophy of Aikido to improve the quality of their lives. A new person – straightforward, brave yet humble, able to be both strong and yielding as circumstances require – can emerge from Aikido training.

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Self Defense

Aikido is ideal in a wide range of defensive situations, including law enforcement, security, corrections, medical, mental-health environments, civilian self-defense, women’s self-defense, and children’s self-defense. 

In Japan, a nation with many strong martial art traditions, Aikido has been chosen to instruct the elite Tokyo riot police and the national secret police. This is due to the extreme flexibility inherent in the art.  Unlike other arts, Aikido technique can be applied at any levels of severity, from the most gentle controlling techniques to the most severe countermeasures.  Aikido is therefore ideal in a wide range of defensive situations, including law-enforcement/security/corrections, medical/mental-health environments, civilian self-defense, women’s self-defense, and children’s self-defense.  Aikido can be adapted to whatever situation arises; techniques are devised to face a bewildering array of assaults by single or multiple attackers. 

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Aikido for Everyone

Aikido can empower anyone who feels vulnerable. We specifically teach people how to be more aware and protect themselves in real life situations.

Aikido can empower anyone who feels vulnerable. We specifically teach people how to be more aware and protect themselves in real life situations. Since Aikido does not rely on force or brute strength, but rather on movement and timing, anyone, regardless of their physical strength, can easily execute techniques and stay safe. Other benefits include a great workout and approach to losing weight, maintaining muscle tone and staying fit. You’ll build strength, flexibility and endurance while you better manage stress, with a calm, peaceful and more harmonious mindset.

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Weapons Training

Many Aikido movements are actually derived from classical weapons arts and training with them leads to a better understanding of body movements, angles and technique.

Weapons training helps improve your Aikido skills. Many Aikido movements are actually derived from classical weapons arts and training with them leads to a better understanding of body movements, angles and technique.  We teach how to use and defend against knife, staff and sword attacks.  Students develop better posture and body alignment as well as a clearer understanding of distance and timing.  Weapons’ training also instills greater confidence and reduces fear.

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Our Awesome Community

Aikido is a martial art that attracts people from all walks of life.  Professionals, athletes, craftsman, homemakers and people who have never attempted martial arts before.

Aikido is a martial art that attracts people from all walks of life.  Professionals, athletes, craftsman, homemakers and people who have never attempted martial arts before. The diverse backgrounds lends to the learning and healthy exchange of ideas.  At Aikido of Scottsdale, the best part is our members. We are a community that truly cares about each other and have fun training together. There are no winners or losers, egos or competition. All levels train together where the more senior students help and mentor.

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Mike J.

"I have been going to Aikido of Scottsdale for some years and I highly recommend it. Sensei Brooks has a deep understanding of Aikido and a talent for instruction. He promotes a serious study of the art while at the same time keeping the classes fun and enjoyable. The students are friendly, welcoming, and fun to work with. My daughter also attended the children's classes and those are great, too."

Patty

"I'm truly blessed to have had the opportunity to have trained with them. They are such professionals and remain true to Aikido. Upper ranks are always willing to help everyone so patient and understanding."

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The No-Sweat Intro is a Free 1 on 1 conversation without the pressure of having to train on your first day.  

We will discuss your goals and interests and happily answer any questions you might have. By knowing more about you as an individual, we can better help you feel

comfortable and confident in your decision to join. You will tour our beautiful facility, observe a class and meet some of our wonderful instructors and members.  

Our memberships are month to month with no long-term contracts. Members can cancel at any time.  Click the link below to schedule your No-Sweat Intro. 

We look forward to meeting you, helping to bring balance and strength into your life. 

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ADDRESS

7366 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 109

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

CONTACT INFO

Phone: 480.367.0222

Email: Sensei@aikidoofscottsdale.com