Jikishinkan ("Direct Mind") Aikido dojo is a non profit organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Aikido, a powerful yet compassionate martial art and spiritual discipline where control is achieved through blending with, rather than confronting the energy of the attack. Our practice includes both adult classes and a comprehensive youth program for ages 6 - 13. Founded by Sensei Joseph Jarman in the late 80s, the dojo currently operates under the direction of Stewart Johnson Sensei, a long-time student of Sensei Jarman and holder of Sandan (third degree black belt) in Aikido.

We are part of the Aikido World Alliance, a national Aikido organization founded by Andrew Sato Sensei.

important events and news

Shihan Toyoda 1997 Demo

Check out the 1997 video of Shihan Toyoda, including a fantastic demonstration of kumitachi, posted on Youtube

Great Turnout at the Sato Sensei Seminar

Thanks to everyone for attending the seminar with Sato Sensei hosted by New York Aikido Alliance. We had a terrific turnout, with 16 Jikishinkan students attending on Friday, and almost as many on Saturday and Sunday. 

Be sure to mark your calendars now for the November seminar at Jikishinkan. The registration form is available at the AWA website