Fantastic people. Great instructors ) disclaimer I teach occasionally too). Aaron Sensei is a wonderful dojocho. He is also humble to invitee/solicit/bring excellent instructors in house for seminars. I always have something new to learn from his classes and appreciate the warm, open training environment he has overseen here. I love that the classes include many aspect of aikido, from the martial , internal to the physical. The kids classes are
Excellent and its ever so convenient that there is a lounge area for parents and others alike
To for their classes.
April 2023
When our 9 year old son was severely bullied at school culminating in a physical assault requiring an ultrasound we wanted a way for him to learn to protect himself and decided to give Portsmouth Aikido’s kids program a try and we are so glad we did! Not only was Sensei Aaron and the other instructors extremely welcoming to my son, after hearing what had happened he offered to hold a special training session on how children can safely deal with bullies. Just one of many examples how Sensei Aaron and his staff will go above and beyond for their members. Today my son has more self confidence and has learned how to safely and effectively defend himself against unwanted... read full review
February 2023
I started training with Portsmouth Aikido just over a year ago. Having no martial arts experience and walking through the door on a whim I immediately knew I was where I needed to be. I'm constantly in awe of the strength and gentleness of the people around me. I would encourage anyone who's curious, regardless of age, background, physique, or health, to come and give it a try. We have a place for you.
Fantastic people. Great instructors ) disclaimer I teach occasionally too). Aaron Sensei is a wonderful dojocho. He is also humble to invitee/solicit/bring excellent instructors in house for seminars. I always have something new to learn from his classes and appreciate the warm, open training environment he has overseen here. I love that the classes include many aspect of aikido, from the martial , internal to the physical. The kids classes are Excellent and its ever so convenient that there is a lounge area for parents and others alike To for their classes.
When our 9 year old son was severely bullied at school culminating in a physical assault requiring an ultrasound we wanted a way for him to learn to protect himself and decided to give Portsmouth Aikido’s kids program a try and we are so glad we did! Not only was Sensei Aaron and the other instructors extremely welcoming to my son, after hearing what had happened he offered to hold a special training session on how children can safely deal with bullies. Just one of many examples how Sensei Aaron and his staff will go above and beyond for their members. Today my son has more self confidence and has learned how to safely and effectively defend himself against unwanted... read full review
I started training with Portsmouth Aikido just over a year ago. Having no martial arts experience and walking through the door on a whim I immediately knew I was where I needed to be. I'm constantly in awe of the strength and gentleness of the people around me. I would encourage anyone who's curious, regardless of age, background, physique, or health, to come and give it a try. We have a place for you.