Kimberly Gold
October 25, 2017 15:24
It would not be an overstatement to say that learning Aikido has changed my life. I started in Jan of 2006, and am still going strong. This is an excellent place to train. The instructor is very knowledgeable, skilled, and patient. The students are welcoming. The classes are always fun, challenging, and interesting. Since moving into the beautiful new space in White Plains, opportunities to cross train with kung fu and tai chi are available in the same facility. Students are encouraged to study the art from many different vantage points---with other Shihan, at seminars, and even by studying other styles. It makes for a very lively training environment.
There is also a family atmosphere here. My children have been training for 5 years, and there are several siblings who all train together. Parents who train are welcome to help out in the kids' class (I am an assistant instructor in the children's program). The children's program here is truly unique. Sensei is very sensitive to the needs of each child, and manages to walk the perfect line between being disciplined, but not overly harsh, and letting kids have fun. I know that my own children have gotten huge benefits from their training.