About Aikido of Champlain Valley

Aikido of Champlain Valley is a 501(c)(3) federal non-profit educational institution committed to teaching traditional Aikido in Vermont by providing safe, focused and enjoyable training. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender or sexual orientation in our admissions or employment.

The mission of Aikido of Champlain Valley is to:

• Teach traditional Aikido and promote an understanding of the history and philosophy of Aikido
• Foster a sense of group cohesion and civic responsibility
• Promote non-violent conflict resolution and its relationship to Aikido philosophy and technique
• Provide progressive work study programs and scholarships for students with financial limitations
• Develop an inclusive community around the practice of traditional Aikido as the means for physical and internal development

We schedule weekend seminars in Aikido and Iaido with guest instructors from around the world. We also offer classes in zazen (Zen meditation), Iaido (sword arts) and Aiki-weapons (sword and staff). An intensive training program is also available for qualifying students.