What is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese martial art, related to Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Aikido is different from other martial arts in that the practitioner seeks to achieve self-defense without injuring attackers. The aikidoka harmonizes with, rather than confronts a linear attack and converts it into a circular motion that unbalances the attacker. Then, instead of using potentially crippling kicks or punches, the aikidoka trains to apply various wrist locks, arm pins or throws to neutralize aggressors without causing serious injury.
The word Aikido is composed of three Japanese characters,
ai 
, which means harmony, ki
,
which means spirit of energy,
and do 
, the path, the system or the way. Aikido
is the way of spirit of harmony.
Aikido of Rochester, Minnesota
We are an aikido dojo that teaches aikikai style of aikido. Learn more about our instructors and come to see our practice. Observers, beginners, and guests are sincerely invited and always welcome.