Castle Rock AIKIDO

Attended a class on a trial basis and was as impressed with the students as I was the instructors. The dojo is expansive, giving everyone ample room to practice. Very welcoming, friendly, and safe environment. Class schedule is perfect for adults with regular work hours, who still want time to rest and transition from their day before classes start in the evening. I've never participated in any type of Martial Arts, so it is worth saying that I could easily see myself getting into it after one classes. Good people.

In searching for a dojo to try martial arts at, I was initially drawn to CRAikido by their many accolades, which have proven to be well deserved! Each sensei, with their unique educating style, balances academic technique with practical application, facilitating a well rounded training experience. The dojo’s commitment to integrity and transparency is very evident in all aspects of communication, membership and training.
The community here is a collaborative environment made up of truly wonderful, helpful and intriguing people! A downplay of status according to rank/experience makes for a safe and empowering place to train. Whether it’s your first ever martial arts class or you’re a high ranked practitioner, you will be treated with the same level of respect and have the same access to all information. Attending Castle Rock Aikido is consistently a highlight! It is a wonderful place to learn and explore biomechanics, physics, philosophy, history, ethics, logic, tradition, spirituality, etc as taught through Aikido, Jodo and Iaido.

I’ve been going to Castle Rock Aikido for six months now. Since I started in August 2020, I have only seen my fellow students with masks on. The dojo has taken COVID precautions seriously, and I have never felt unsafe during class.

The highlight is definitely the people, from fellow students to the sensei instructors. When you’re new, everyone is your teacher, and Ive found all to be gracious and accepting as I learn.

Castle Rock Aikido is a active and vibrant dojo for multiple martial arts. Resident instructors are tremendous as well as the workshops and seminars they host. Most recently, the very esteemed Mary Heiny Sensei. Not limited to one or two events, students are enriched with annual opportunities to grow and expand their skills and experiences in Aikido.

The atmosphere at Castle Rock Aikido is open, friendly, supportive and comfortable. Everyone is there to learn and the instructors and senior students provide an excellent training environment. The dojo has a LOT of training space and guest instructors are brought in regularly for seminars.

No matter what's going on in my day, I always feel excellent after leaving the dojo. I would recommend Castle Rock Aikido to anyone!