Alkido Elfers, FL 34652

"Great school, very knowledgeable and open minded instructors. Having come from overseas with prior martial arts experience I was warmly welcomed onto the mats and from the very first lesson and encouraged to both learn a new style and express my own style and my other skills. I can safely say there is no ego here and it takes great instructors to welcome all onto the mats in such a way!"

"My son and I have been students for over 2 years. The atmosphere is great for learning "real" practical self defense without all the hype and drama found in many martial arts schools. Sensei Leventis is patient and is a skilled teacher and martial artist. He teaches useful techniques blended together from multiple disciplines in a very fluid way."

"I have been a student at this Dojo for approximately two years. I also have my two children, an eleven year old daughter and nine year old son, who have been active students in the children's class for approximately two and a half years. I could not be happier with my experience at this Dojo, to include my relationships with fellow students, and especially Sensei Leventis. He is a dedicated instructor who is expertly skilled in his craft. He shows the patience necessary to train adults and children alike, and always prepares challenging and innovative lesson plans for students of all experience levels. It should be noted that I have over seventeen years of law enforcement experience, and have trained with countless experts during that time. Sensei Leventis is easily one of the best instructors I have worked with. He provides personal attention on a consistent basis to all of his students. Sensei Leventis always encompasses his vast knowledge of martial arts to keep classes fresh and practical. It is not uncommon to train in traditional Aikido technique, edge weapon defense, and ground fighting in a single week. Most importantly, Sensei Leventis is adamant that the techniques he teaches are effective in real life situations, which I can attest to. If you are looking for a martial arts school that provides a friendly atmosphere, and practical effective technique, then I strongly encourage you to stop by and check out the Dojo for yourself. Scott G."

"If you are looking for "real" training in self defence with a highly experienced instructor then you really must stop by and have a look. The training combines a highly practical course of Aikido with additional materials drawn from a wide variety of technique and practice, all focused on genuine capacity to defend self and loved ones, without requiring you to be bigger or stronger than everyone else. I have never had a more dedicated or knowledgeable instructor than Sensei Leventis. And despite the serious quality of it, we manage to have fun at the same time."

"I have been a student at the Academy for several months now, and for me this has been a great way to stay in shape, retain my flexibility, continue to learn new techniques and have fun several nights a week with a great group of people. Over the past 25 years I've studied many styles of martial arts at dojos all over the country and I've been singularly impressed by my experience with the Academy and Sensei Leventis. The Aikido Academy provides a balanced approach between classical technique and practical real-world applications that are then repeated in various forms until they become second nature. Sensei Leventis' teaching style is relaxed and patient with an underlying expectation of internal motivation and discipline. And the group of students I've had the opportunity to work with has been genuinely supportive and encouraging of everyone else efforts regardless of rank or prior experience. I wish I could give a few more stars, but the rating only goes to five."