Teaching Aikido in Albuquerque since 1994. We are an intentionally small, independent dojo (training hall), combining the modern, multiple attacker self-defense of Aikido with traditional Zen practice. Zazen (seated meditation) is integrated into each Aikido class.
Our teacher, Jim Redel, has over 50 years of combined zen and martial arts experience. At its core, Jim uses instruction in the martial arts to help students awaken to the true workings of the mind.
"When you can awaken to truly seeing and to truly relating, then there is nothing you lack. Rich and poor, happy and sad - no difference. There is such a life as 'no doubt and no fear'. Is this possible for you? You bet it is"
Classes are set up in 13 week sessions - spring, summer, fall, winter. An emphasis is placed on
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