Aikido of Minnesota

"AOM is not just great Aikido, it is a great community. The warm, nurturing environment has been great for both adults and kids in my family."

"Aikido of Minnesota provides both high quality training and a strong Aikido community. The dojo has a range of classes for both children and adults."

"I came for the classes for my two kids and stayed for my own training! Aikido of Minnesota is a warm and welcoming community. There is a deep bench of teachers with a wonderful diversity of backgrounds and teaching styles. The children's classes are particularly wonderful and provide a great community for younger children on up to teens. The dojo is directly linked to the main aikido school in Tokyo (Hombu Dojo) via Zenko Okimura, Shihan."

"Do aging eclectic potters dream of dancing sheep, can those mysterious women actually fly, or what about those youthful souls who twist and turn and tumble, are they touching the energy of the heart and hara? This describes some of the many wonderful students who are discovering the beauty and the art of Aikido as they practice at Aikido of Minnesota. Come. You will be amazed of what you will learn."

"A strong, welcoming Aikido community! My wife and I had moved to town and were looking for an Aikido dojo. We visited others in the area, but felt so welcomed by Aikido of Minnesota, that it was clear this would become our Aikido home. We have been practicing there now for two years and the experience has only gotten stronger. Okimura Shihan is downright inspiring, and there is so much experience among the instructors, with just enough variety in style to add nuance to each practice. What an excellent way to start or end the day. The membership includes students from 7 years old to over 70, military veterans to librarians! Members drive from all over the metro, and we know why."