OUR DOJO
Aikido of Charlotte is a North Carolina Non-Profit Educational organization founded over 28 years ago and is the oldest, most experienced aikido dojo in the Charlotte area. Our Chief Instructor, Dennis Main Sensei, 6th Dan, Shidoin has over 47 years of experience and is the most senior aikido teacher in the Charlotte surrounding area. We are dedicated to the teaching of traditional Aikido as handed down from the Founder, Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei).
We have a 72 tatami (mat) dojo, 1,600 sq. ft sprung mat system just minutes from Uptown Charlotte and highly accessible from South Charlotte or the Lake Norman area. We have an “open mat” policy where you can come watch and/or participate in a class. We encourage fellow aikidoka from other dojos to come seek us out in their travels. We strive for a “friendly” atmosphere where we train seriously yet have a lot of fun at the same time. Dojo Operations are run by our Dojo Cho, J. Weiner Sensei, 4th Dan, Shidoin, please contact him for questions.
We are part of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF), a not-for-profit organization (501-C3), providing both technical and administrative guidance and support to its members. The USAF not only oversees the practice of Aikido and its instruction as established by Hombu dojo, the international headquarters in Japan, but also develops and maintains rigorous technical standards, while advancing and promoting the practice of Aikido through various activities. The USAF registers Dan grades directly with Hombu headquarters, while standardizing all ranking requirements consistent with Hombu’s international regulations. The USAF also organizes, promotes and conducts Aikido demonstrations and international seminars, encourages activities of member dojos, and researches, studies and publishes information and materials pertaining to Aikido.
Self Defense. Exercise. Confidence.
Our Location.
Benefits of training in Aikido:
- Self-Defense.
- Confidence.
- Exercise.
- Disclipline.
- Fitness.
INSTRUCTORS
Sensei D. Main, 6th Dan, Shidoin
Main Sensei, Chief Instructor has been studying Aikido for the past 47 years and currently holds the rank of Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) as recognized by the United States Aikido Federation and the Aikikai World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan). Main Sensei is also a Shidoin (certified senior instructor) appointed by the USAF and Aikikai World Headquarters. Main Sensei is the senior most aikido teacher in the Charlotte surrounding area and is among a handful of the highest ranking aikido teachers in the country.
Sensei J. Weiner, 4th Dan, Shidoin
Weiner Sensei, Senior Instructor/Dojo Cho has been studying Aikido for the past 17 years and currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) as recognized by the United States Aikido Federation and the Aikikai World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan). Weiner Sensei is also a Shidoin (certified senior instructor) appointed by the USAF and Aikikai World Headquarters. Weiner Sensei oversees rank promotion and testing at Aikido of Charlotte and has attended over 100 seminars the past 17 years learning from many Shihan (Master Teachers).
SCHEDULE
PHOTOS
Our enrollment process:
- Contact J. Weiner Sensei to make an appointment.
- Come to our Dojo and observe class and ask questions.
- We want you to see our facility.
- We want you to meet our students.
- We want you to meet our instructors.
- We want to learn what brings you in.
- Schedule a time to “Try a Class”.
- Go over the different membership plans and payment options.
- Start your training.
Open to Everyone:
Our application process is an important part of ensuring the sincerity of our students, and preserving the overall culture and future of our dojo.
We welcome new members and look forward to sharing our knowledge of aikido with them. We have a process for integrating new members, to help you better understand who we are and what aikido is all about.
Aikido of Charlotte prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission to, or treatment of students in its programs and activities.
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Contact us:
10230 Hickorywood Hill Ave, Ste A, Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 931-8751
jonathan@aikidoofcharlotte.com