New Tampa Aikido

Great instruction by a very talented instructor who has considerable experience and knowledge

Great people, wonderful community who treat you like family.

Great dojo and great people to train with

I joined because:
1. A fellow Aikido student referred me
2. The dues were included in YMCA fees
I STAYED when NTA moved because Sensei Ed Hernandez is an awesome patient, and knowledgeable instructor and my practicing comrades are now my aikido family and team mates.

Me: *joining the Y for swim lessons for my son* "Oh look, they have Aikido, I'll check that out--Whoa!" *life changes for the better* I am absolutely blown away by the quality of instruction and training at this dojo. Don't think that because class is held at the Y that this is anything less than serious, traditional Aikido. Hernandez Sensei (4th degree black belt) and Reid Sensei (3rd degree black belt) are both phenomenal teachers with many years of experience, extremely generous and with a true passion to share this art. Beginners are made very welcome and it's easy for new people to get started. And as much as you put into the training here as you grow and gain experience---you will definitely get that much back and then some. The fact that this class is included (free) with a Y membership is just insane. If you joined the Y just to take this class it costs half as much as joining a stand-alone dojo, plus you get everything else that the Y has to offer. New Tampa Aikido is truly a hidden gem in the Bay Area Aikido community.