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The friendly family atmosphere and focused training by accomplished and careful variety of teachers.

Our course the teaching/learning Aikido. But most importantly the friendships I developed there. I am still in contact with a few, through the electronic means.
The thing I valued most, as far as lessons, and I can still hear Todd Sensei's voice. Is, don't get focused on doing a technique on an opponent. No one person is going to approach you with the same force, angle or intensions. All things we cannot predict, much like a surfer cannot control the wave to do a certain maneuver, you must learn to just ride the wave and take what is presented to you in the moment. This doesn't just apply in the dojo but in life. We are all on a different path and we are not all watching the same "movie."
My life has taken me on a different course for a bit and have been running for the past few years now. But my Aikido training has helped me tremendously with my running and I have accomplished running long distances and at paces I never though possible...just by being aware of my center and moving with my center.
I plan on returning to South Austin Aikido, to continue my training, but also because of the emotional attachments made there. I think about them all of the time, I hear all of the Sensei's voices in my head with met with challenges. I learned so much more that just Aikido there.

I trained at SAA for many years. They have a welcoming, fun atmosphere while, at the same time, being very focused on training. Everyone is willing to help build your spirit in a kind and loving manner that is appropriate for each individual. It is a great atmosphere to train in and I highly recommend it to anyone young or old.

There are several reasons why training in South Austin Aikido (SAA) is very important to me...
However, I can summarize it in the following:
I have been training in South Austin Aikido (SAA) for 8 years and I have always received from all the Instructors great Teachings, based on the principles of Martial Arts:
Discipline, Determination, Development, Defense, Dedication

In SAA I learned that the Black Belt is not “just” a belt... It's a sign of maturity, skill and dedication.
In SAA I always leave class feeling to sense of joy and accomplishment.
In SAA Students do not compete with each other - they empower each other.
We're not in the Dojo to prove something, but to improve something...
There is a Kids classes, but it's not a kindergarten. The kids are well-disciplined and hard working in a way that's beyond their years.

For many reasons I want to
Thanks to all SAA’s Sensei Instructors for being such great Teachers.
Thank you Jesse Sensei for your continued support and for being my Friend and my Mentor
Thank you SAA for eight years of hard training, and for giving me the opportunity to learn one of the most complete Martial Art Techniques that exists.

“Aikido has many physical and psychological benefits.
The versatility of the art makes it ideal for students of all ages”...

Nice friendly people who hosted several seminars I have attended.

This is a fun dojo and the instructors are always making sure no one gets hurt. There are a lot of black belts so the student to teacher ratio is excellent too.

The instructors are awesome. It doesn’t matter how much you know or your rank. Everybody is on the same level and everone works togather . You can’t ask for a better dojo.

I really like the enthusiasm of the instructors and how they tailor the classes to the level of the students attending that class.

A great group, very friendly and welcoming. A high overall skill level, helpful teachers.