Welcome
to Desert Aikido's website
We offer classes
in the martial art of Aikido for anyone in and around the Coachella
Valley. Youth classes for ages 6-13. Adult classes for ages 14-104. Male or female, young or old, outrageously fit or a couch
potato, YOU can practice and learn Aikido.
Aikido is a traditional
Japanese martial art. The
main purposes
of Aikido in addition to basic self-defense are to build a strong mind,
body
and spirit for daily life. Aikido
training can provide students the ability to live in harmony with
themselves and with one another. Aikido
is famous for its techniques against
one or several opponents both unarmed and armed.
Its effectiveness has been proven in law enforcement
services
worldwide..
Morihei Uesheba
Founder
of Aikido
Desert
Aikido is a member dojo of
Aikikai Associates - West Coast which is directly affiliated
with
Aikikai
Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. We strive to uphold the
traditions, history and teachings of the Founder, Morihei Ueshiba.