Rising Sun Aikido

Jan 2025

Just spoke with the Sensei and wow! You can feel the magnitude of her heart through the phone. I am going to my first lesson on Tuesday and absolutely cannot wait to start my journey into the purification of my mind body and soul! Finding heartfelt people in this world is one of the grandest treasures known to mankind! Thank you Sensei! ❤️

Mar 2022

I've been training in Rising Sun Dojo for almost 3 years now. Sensei Leslie is a wonderful and most dedicated teacher. Every class is an exciting journey. I would definitely recommend trying the 2 week beginner program.

Mar 2017

I am a student at the dojo and have been for about two years. I am the most senior student (north of 65) and am retired. I could have not made a better choice of a dojo nor a better choice of a martial art. While i have been a life long gym rat, tennis player, swimmer, etc. nothing has been as helpful physically as Aikido. It requires mind / body coordination like a patterned dance, but with enough physicallity to satisfy a gym rat. My flexibility and balance have improved, even though I have practiced yoga for years, perhaps because Aikido demands the use of muscle groups that otherwise are not pushed too hard. Just as important though as the physical benefits is the...read full review