Scottsdale Aikikai is dedicated to the promotion and training of aikido, a Japanese budo first developed in the early part of the 20th century. Its founder was Morihei Ueshiba, a prominent jujitsu exponent. Since its development, aikido undergone many progressions and adaptations.
Scottsdale Aikikai Chief Instructor Asim Hanif, is ranked 4th dan by the Aikikai Foundation, Japan. Hanif Sensei is a student of Clyde Takeguchi Shihan of Capital Aikikai (Washington, DC). Hanif Sensei is also the founder of Potomac Aikikai (Virginia, US).