Established 1972
Welcome to our articles page. Here you’ll find news about our Aikido dojo, some helpful videos and posts from Reid Shihan, and information about the dojo community.
RESET YOUR MIND AND BODY Start with a simple first step.4-WEEK AIKIDO INTRO PROGRAM Designed for adults looking to move better, feel centered, and build calm strength Practice is cooperative, non-competitive, and will support your long-term physical and mental...
In a world filled with uncertainties, equipping yourself with self-defense skills is a proactive step towards ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Discover how our training can transform your confidence and preparedness.In today's unpredictable environment,...
Discover a range of classes designed to enhance your martial arts journey, from beginner to advanced levels.Our mixed-rank adult class welcomes students of all experience levels to train together in a supportive, collaborative environment. Classes focus on the core...
As parents, we want our children to be confident, respectful, and resilient — qualities that will serve them in school, at home, and throughout life. At Aikido of Central New York, our children’s classes are designed to nurture these traits in a safe, supportive, and...
We’re excited to share our brand-new online home with you! At Aikido of Central New York, we’ve designed this site not only to be a source of information, but also to give you a glimpse into the energy, tradition, and community you’ll experience when you visit our...
Meet Jonathan Reid Shihan — Master of Masters at Aikido of Central New York In every martial art, there are skilled instructors. But there are only a few whose knowledge, experience, and dedication place them among the true masters of their craft. At Aikido of Central...
In a world filled with uncertainties, equipping yourself with self-defense skills is a proactive step towards ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Discover how our training can transform your confidence and preparedness.In today's unpredictable environment,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUEcgDgAzEE If you’ve seen The Good Fight, you you may have seen one of the main characters, Diane Lockhart-McVeigh, visit an Aikido dojo. In Aikido, the good fight, isn’t about overpowering someone. It’s about staying calm, moving with...
Kenjutsu is the traditional martial art of sword fighting with an emphasis on the use of a solid blade for combat. In Aikido we practice traditional weapons forms, utilizing bokken (a wooden sword that mimics a blade.) At Aikido of Central New York, we practice a...
Iaido began after the warring period in Japan was over. Once the wars were over the battles that resulted were typically inside cities and not large fields. During this time the samurai moved from spears, and tachi (a longer typically more curved blade used from horse...
Kenjutsu is the traditional martial art of sword fighting with an emphasis on the use of a solid blade for combat. In Aikido we practice traditional weapons forms, utilizing bokken (a wooden sword that mimics a blade.) At Aikido of Central New York, we practice a...
Iaido began after the warring period in Japan was over. Once the wars were over the battles that resulted were typically inside cities and not large fields. During this time the samurai moved from spears, and tachi (a longer typically more curved blade used from horse...
Don't miss our special Halloween open house for kids! Join us for a fun-filled evening of martial arts and spooky excitement.Thursday, October 30, 5:30-6:15 PMJoin us for a unique Halloween event where kids can try aikido for free! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy...
As parents, we want our children to be confident, respectful, and resilient — qualities that will serve them in school, at home, and throughout life. At Aikido of Central New York, our children’s classes are designed to nurture these traits in a safe, supportive, and...