You'll meet some of the nicest people on the Aikido mats!

Aikido is a non-aggressive form of self defense for defending yourself with dignity and grace. This may include just turning your body or just deflecting the attacker's body.  However if more extreme measures are required, the focus is to finish the confrontation quickly and decisively. In short, this means WIN!!! FAST!!! Don't trade punches. Don't wrestle. WIN!!! NOW!!! 

You are not taught to go looking for a fight. You are taught to avoid the fight. Go the other way. If you are never attacked, you may never have to use this. However, If you are attacked and there is no escaping, then finish the confrontation immediately in a way that teaches the attacker to NEVER think of attacking you again. This is tough love.  This is skeletal manipulation.

"People who practice Aikido should be recognized as the best artists in the world.  It is easy to create something good with good materials.  However, we in Aikido perform a martial art that is designed to destroy and kill people, which is something that people dislike.   With these poor materials we cultivate a society of friendship and build peaceful minds, which people desire.  Every Aikido technique has this heart." 
 

Shoji Nishio Sensei 8th Deg.

  [1927 - 2005]  53 years in Aikido

Developed Nishio Style Aikido

sensei@aikidoofgainesville.com

Taught by
Sensei Tom Huffman

4th Deg. Aikikai Black Belt

24 Years Experience with 6 Years in Japan

To Contact  Sensei  Huffman:

Phone: 352-332-8695
Cell: 352-494-7816
E-mail:  
sensei@aikidoofgainesville.com

Located in the Unified Training Center
809 W. University Ave.  (enter from SW 8th St.)

New Practice Times (1.5hr. classes)