People love our Aikido classes
“Fun, inclusive classes that teach and entertain. Learn valuable self defence tools while learning how to fall properly to avoid injury. (That can in handy last winter.)" - Kathy W.
"I can't really describe the change I've felt since joining this class. Aikido is enlightening and frustrating and amazing all at once. Learning it from as relaxed, experienced, and absolutely welcoming a place as Shinju Dojo was one of the best decisions I've ever made." - Jess H.
"Great classes in friendly environment. My husband, kids and me are enjoying the classes. We learned a lot so far and looking forward to learn more. Heather and Roy are knowledgeable and are attentive to details. They care that we learn the techniques correctly and always give us recommendations on how to improve." - Zuzana K.
"Fun and informative class....both Heather and Roy are very knowledgeable and patient as instructors. Highly recommend." - Andrea S.
"Aikido is maximum effect with least effort. It's also ideal for someone who isn't looking for a new life-style. One of the things I really appreciate is their focus on understanding why and how a technique works. A fringe-benefit of a slow pace is reduced risk--there has not been any injuries since I started about 10 months ago. So far the class-size is small, allowing for a good amount of one-on-one. It also means a close, friendly environment--important when getting dropped to the floor. I also practice Jujitsu (at another dojo), which is significantly faster and riskier by nature. I occasionally miss the slowness aikido allows. I've brought my fiancé to class before, and would bring friends as well." - Jacob F.
"The folks at Shinju Dojo are absolutely top notch at what they do, which is to teach the traditional martial arts of aikido, judo, and jodo for automatic, reliable self-defense in a friendly, positive environment.
I recall the first time i did randori (sparring) with Heather-sensei at a clinic in Houston sometime around 1997 or 1998. I think she was around 2nd degree black belt and I wss around 3rd but I couldn't touch her! She slipped or redirected or otherwise just walked out of everything i tried to do to her. It was a very humbling and educational experience that I've meditated on for years.
And Roy-sensei is not just chopped liver either!" - Pat P.
"Wonderful!" - Frankie C.
"I can't really describe the change I've felt since joining this class. Aikido is enlightening and frustrating and amazing all at once. Learning it from as relaxed, experienced, and absolutely welcoming a place as Shinju Dojo was one of the best decisions I've ever made." - Jess H.
"Great classes in friendly environment. My husband, kids and me are enjoying the classes. We learned a lot so far and looking forward to learn more. Heather and Roy are knowledgeable and are attentive to details. They care that we learn the techniques correctly and always give us recommendations on how to improve." - Zuzana K.
"Fun and informative class....both Heather and Roy are very knowledgeable and patient as instructors. Highly recommend." - Andrea S.
"Aikido is maximum effect with least effort. It's also ideal for someone who isn't looking for a new life-style. One of the things I really appreciate is their focus on understanding why and how a technique works. A fringe-benefit of a slow pace is reduced risk--there has not been any injuries since I started about 10 months ago. So far the class-size is small, allowing for a good amount of one-on-one. It also means a close, friendly environment--important when getting dropped to the floor. I also practice Jujitsu (at another dojo), which is significantly faster and riskier by nature. I occasionally miss the slowness aikido allows. I've brought my fiancé to class before, and would bring friends as well." - Jacob F.
"The folks at Shinju Dojo are absolutely top notch at what they do, which is to teach the traditional martial arts of aikido, judo, and jodo for automatic, reliable self-defense in a friendly, positive environment.
I recall the first time i did randori (sparring) with Heather-sensei at a clinic in Houston sometime around 1997 or 1998. I think she was around 2nd degree black belt and I wss around 3rd but I couldn't touch her! She slipped or redirected or otherwise just walked out of everything i tried to do to her. It was a very humbling and educational experience that I've meditated on for years.
And Roy-sensei is not just chopped liver either!" - Pat P.
"Wonderful!" - Frankie C.
