Aikido of Gainesville
Aikido of Gainesville teaches two styles of Aikido, Iwama Style (sometimes referred to as O'Sensei's Style) and Nishio Style. The Iwama Style teaches a good foundation emphasizing escape from strong attacks and executing reliable techniques. Nishio Style is more flowing while still emphasizing strong techniques.
Tom Huffman spent 6 years in Japan while stationed there with the US Navy. He was able to study directly with Morihiro Saito Sensei 9th Dan head of the Iwama Style, and his son Hitohiro Saito 7th Dan. Tom also studied extensively with Shoji Nishio Sensei 8th Dan developer of Nishio Style Aikido a very fast flowing style. Tom teaches the Iwama Style as basics and the Nishio Style as advanced. Both styles have a strong basis in weapons studies.
Martial Art Styles
The following Martial Arts Styles are offered at Aikido of Gainesville:
Programs & Class Schedule
Kids classes from 6-11 years old Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Teens classes from 11-16 years old Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturday morning classes are free community service classes 9am to Noon. Classes are in the afternoons during the school year and in the mornings during the summer.
Adult classes on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Schedules are posted on Aikido of Gainesville website in the Classes drop down menu, Adult Class Times page.
Fees depend on the number of classes attended. No contracts, just month to month or tracked using a punch card which does not expire.
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