Shindai Aikido Dojo is a Martial Arts Training Facility
Shindai has created an aesthetically unique, highly functional training environment. There is nothing superfluous to the martial training space that greets our guests. You will find no trophies or medals adorning the walls, since Aikido is not competition nor is it profit based. Shindai is a well appointed and carefully maintained training space for the teaching of traditional Japanese Martial Arts.
As part of Shindai’s mission, we have always functioned as a Budokan. We support the teaching of other traditional Japanese martial arts in our facility, all that share a Japanese cultural origin, principles and perspectives. There is great mutual benefit in the company of our other outstanding traditional Japanese martial disciplines including: Judo, Karate, Kendo, Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu, Danzan Jujitsu, Eishin Ryu Iaijutsu, and Toyama Ryu.
In Aikido we all train as perpetual beginners. All adult ages, genders, diverse backgrounds, religions, professions, ideologies and interests come together on our floor to challenge themselves and their partners in the art of peace through conflict resolution. It is a process that takes effort and a path that has no end.
Dedication and capability are recognized with rank. Over time the goal of a Yudansha (black belt) rank is attainable. Yudansha ( “yu,” “dan,” and “sha”) translates simply to a high-ranking person. What is represented takes time, but results in capability carved from experience and dedication. It is a path that must be walked. Shindai dojo is home to more than two dozen active, dedicated Yudansha from 1st dan to 6th dan.
“Aikido is a great martial art but only as good as what you put into it. The instructors at Shindai ensure you understand what’s being taught and they care how the techniques are presented.” – Phil Van Tresse Sensei, Tomiki/8thDan
Experience vigorous and spirited learning.