Welcome to Valley Aikido
Valley Aikido is a traditional martial arts dojo dedicated to the transmission of Aikido, or the art of peace. Aikido was created in the early 20th Century by Morihei Ueshiba or O Sensei. According to the founder, “To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.”
Valley Aikido was founded in 1985 and is affiliated with Aikido’s world headquarters in Japan through the United States Aikido Federation. We welcome students of all ages and offer classes six days a week in a safe and supportive environment.
Practicing Aikido provides many benefits for body, mind and spirit. They range from increased balance, flexibility and strength, to improved awareness, concentration and self confidence. Sincere practice is a path to character development and compassion for others.
Visit us at 15 Merrick Lane in Northampton Mass. and try your first class for free!
Check back often for announcements as they will update regularly.
Paul Sylvain shihan Memorial Day Training and bbq.
Location:
Freedgood Sensei’s House
26 South Street
Chesterfield, MA
Schedule:
1:00pm – 2:30pm : aiki yard work & gardening
2:30pm – 3:30pm : body art class – Freedgood sensei
3:30pm – 4:30pm : weapons class – Levitt sensei
starting at 5:00pm : potluck cookout
(note: classes will take place outdoors)
Download the flier here. (PDF; 172KB)
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Joint training with Green River Aikido is currently suspended.
Please check back soon for an update. Regular Friday classes at Valley Aikido will continue to run from 6:30 - 7:30.
Please sign up at the dojo if you are interested in participating in Zazen practice.
Zazen with Eishen Ikeda Sensei on the second Wednesday of every month.
Zazen will begin at 7:15pm after the aikido body art class.
“The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.”
- O Sensei