Aikido Durham Calendar of Classes and Events

Can I come and watch or try a class?

Absolutely! Everyone should get a feel for the school and the teacher before deciding on a school to study with. If you are interested in watching or trialing a class before deciding, just reach out to us and let us know when you would like to come by.

Why Aikido Durham?

We are a school that focuses solely on the teaching the art of aikido. The chief instructor is an aikido expert that has spent 20 years learning directly from a grand master in the art prior to opening the school. What this means is Aikido Durham provides its students access to a teacher with specific and deep understanding of the art. If you are new to the art or looking to take your skill in aikido to an advanced level, then this is the place to study.

What is the age range of students at Aikido Durham?

We accept students beginning at age 13. Our school has a diverse range of students ranging from 13 to 70 yrs of age. We endeavour to create an atmosphere where anyone who wants to learn the art can participate.

Is Aikido an effective martial art?

Yes. But this question really depends more on why you want to study martial arts? Our recommendation is to review these two blog posts to better answer this question:

– Top 10 Reasons to Study Aikido

– Martial Arts Mindset