Our dojo is a member of the Takemusu Aikido Association. Janice Bass Sensei is a Sandan in Aikido, with over 40 years experience in several martial arts. Our dojo is a member of Aiki-Extensions.
Although Aikido is primarily a self defense art, one of its philosophical pillars is the concept of being in harmony with your attackers rather than being in conflict. The ultimate goal of training Aikido is to master a calm, alert, and confident approach to conflict and develop a courageous and compassionate spirit that whole heartedly confronts the challenges and difficulties of life.
The strength of Aikido Sarasota is the community and culture in which we train. Junior students train with senior students for the benefit of all. New students learn from partners who know how to challenge them at just the right level. Experienced students learn mastery by performing techniques with a partner who does not know what to expect. This culture trains students to seek mentors and to practice leadership at every stage of development.
