Aikido of Cincinnati, A Welcoming Dojo in the heart of the city…read more Aikido of Cincinnati is the kind of dojo that immediately makes you feel welcomed. The building has plenty of parking, and the training space itself is spacious, clean, and well cared for. The instructors have decades of experience in the art of Aikido and teach with a balance of precision, tradition, and patience. You get a genuine, real world understanding of the Japanese art of Aikido. Whether you're brand new or have years of training, they meet you where you are and help you grow. The training environment is traditional, respectful, and supportive. Classes are structured but never rigid. There's room to ask questions, explore technique, and learn at a pace that feels sustainable. Ukemi, weapons training, and partner work are all taught with safety and clarity in mind. The community at Aikido of Cincinnati is one of the dojo's biggest strengths. People genuinely care about each other's progress, and the atmosphere is friendly without losing the seriousness of practice. It's a place where you can train hard, improve consistently, and still feel at home. If you're looking for authentic Aikido taught by people who truly understand the art and cultivate a positive training culture, Aikido of Cincinnati is an excellent choice. Reviewed by Salim Kai

How many organizations have you attended you felt, from the first time you entered, you would be…read morethere for the long run? If you have watched any martial art style movies, do the adversaries suffer the most? You are welcome to number all the various punches by name. An instructor explained to me; "A punch, is a punch, is a punch, no mater what name you give it." This person was and is Dan Insonto. His daughter was being pushed around in a baby carriage, at the time. She probably 33 years old by now. I would tell anyone I feel Aikido is passive/aggressive. You all understand inertia. A body in motion, shall remain in motion, until acted upon by an outside source. Aikido, to me, isn't aggressive until that object (a person) begins to strike. Aikido uses the forward momentum of your aggressor as an advantage, keeping the aggressor in motion, as a directed advantage, like crashing a plane. Should an aggressor come soft, that person will be stopped softer. However, coming full strength will result in the aggressor saying; "Father forgive me, for I have sinned in my thoughts, my words, and what I failed to do." The body of this organization is made up of professional people, from various well groomed industries. Saying this is to explain anyone willing to learn, will have the very best group of trained professionals found anywhere. If you are 8 yrs old, you will be taught. If you're of an "old school," willing to learn, you will be taught, not judged. However, No One begins, without being stretched out in more places than flees on a hunting dog! Do your homework. Come with an open mind, observe, speak with everyone having positive open mind the way the young mighty mights show up, with respect. Give your best and you will get the best!

Such a positive experience. A great way to develop confidence and improved physical fitness! Highly…read morerecommend; bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and lots of water!

A incredible experience that is about more than just martial arts & fitness. It is a glimpse into…read moredance, music, culture & language from Brasil that encompass capoeira, a Afro-Brazilian art.

So far so good! It's 2021 and we're slowly recovering from the panorama (yes, panorama lol). Inside…read moredining, theaters, and gyms are opening back up. The McKie Rec Center is no different. I recently moved into the area and heard about the weight room. I paid for a 3 month membership, which was $45 dollars. I believe this includes access to all Cincy rec centers but will need to test that out. The 45 bucks gives me access to the basketball court and the weight room. COVID SAFETY: For now, you have to call and schedule a time to go into either facility. They are keeping the number of people very low so I appreciate that since the weight room is fairly small. You must call and book a time on the hour for the hour. My only complaint is there isn't an online portal or email I can send, I have to call, and if you know me - I HATE calling anyone haha! Oh well. It's a great alternative for me when I'm not feeling like running outside. It's walking distance and opens up at 8am so I can get my morning burn before the day starts. Glad to have it available!

I think the Cinci Recreation Commission facilities are a great benefit to the city and fully…read moresupport their inclusion in the city budget, etc. Unfortunately there are a lot of things competing for the same funds, and certain communities draw the short straw. And, unfortunately, McKie suffers from that. Most of the equipment is old and beat up, but in working order. They are not open weekends, but they are open late enough on weekdays to get in a workout after work. McKie also lacks a few amenities that some of the better funded CRC centers have such as a running track. Now, those are a few of the negatives to get out of the way, and unfortunately they are things the folks at McKie just can't do anything about. Now, the good things. First off the people are really great. Everyone is very friendly, and not because they are looking at you like a walking commission. I have seen people being trained there, but I'm not sure how that is set up, definitely not in a high-pressure way. They have classes in martial arts and I think I've seen some women walking around with yoga mats. And the other big tradeoff for the gently used equipment is that an adult membership is only $25 a YEAR!! A main charge for the center seems to be the programs for area youth. I know there are regular and structured basketball times, and I've seen younger children occupying the front room doing arts and crafts projects. Also, in the summer, McKie hosts a number of day camp activities as well as swimming lessons. The front room also hosts community organizations such as the Community Council and acts as a jumping off point for things like the Great American Cleanup. So, as I mentioned, the CRC community centers are asked to do so many worthwhile things, and do them on a shoestring budget. The only reason I give this a 3 star review here is because if it had a bigger budget, I need room to go to 4 or 5.

They are absolute amazing, fair price and very nice teachers…read more Rooms are very clean and they meet several times a week.

Highly recommend. No pressure to join. Great members, friendly and helpful. Instructors allow you…read moreto go at your own pace. Sometimes you're not pushing yourself at home, and need a nudge from a professional. Fun classes. Different from calisthenics only, added value of learning how to stop a threat. No competitions, just learning important things.

Still an amazing taekwondo school for all ages. Over these last few years I have learned self…read moredefense, balance, improved my flexibility, and have gained confidence. I'm also one test away from black belt which is a huge accomplishment for me. The class is open to ages 9 and up, and there is a kids class for ages 5-8. If price is a concern for you its only $40 a month without a contract which is the cheapest martial arts class fee I've seen in this area. Its never too late to start a martial arts, and I highly recommend this class for all ages. The it's located above Marty's Hops and Vines on Hamilton Ave. ~Contact Information is below ~ https://www.facebook.com/Kappas-Taekwondo-942431899148522/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARDxbZcTctK0I6uso1MZdXuNrx7mP5SGYNifrtWSPYI2EJUzel0-DpJEA8SLfw9z5mLpciNddUhDVdEK&hc_ref=ARTOvtZ_Xvu35i8Uwg379fbEuAjbfQpgpjLJElhDPieSdJ929YOvFfenRISFdxfpp0A&__xts__[0]=68.ARBcCXXEd2EHUqNUE9mWT3XdrtBpqyHUOfoiMpllR8KxLLNEd35z8gPebZlu5iW_0NdsOvqPUMBswbioknli1TRc7_wTglUWI7T_HJ9rktgMdaLcI-UbI_SB0lND_iuXKt5wFLzTM2cKXHG8w62alsmmP7rDNruGpE2Uy5kfZ9H8r1EHAmRathPKJJeGzaUNXK3LzMjmrafJ1X29QmGUKfHN01HH6Hj3I0cei2YRYdoQlyhGll868fAFLjQTfoVPFV8JWzINB6ktqzM2E-zxecTW2qEIiBeoPqI0cB1XUnOh8VUysYboyJkyPxsXt1Us_lFAO0PjeKygZVCdOhrjb2zWdPnsMkpCGj8o4_IeS9wkHtNwO9Q738JuTjwzhyw_ECQsvq3SgMCffPB6gLFQq-rSUpCCA9uj7HMLFUlaH6HSIOuxrM2cwh4Gr-2qEfZJr1PB83IU2Vmpch-Zn29q3UasjT-rWvs8SnioqLjGSN-0tt1rAo_OlbWM Kappastkd@aol.com

The leadership, organization, and culture that exists here is unmatched. This is a wonderful place…read moreto train and improve your physical fitness with positive, supportive, and likeminded people.

This is an amazing facility that is family friendly and caters to all ages and demographics…read more Whether you are looking to get in shape, lose weight, or become a world class athlete this is the place for you!

This place is amazing... only the best of the best was trained by Mr. Reed... and loves sharing and…read moreshowing his weapon and gift to others

Sadly not a good school or staff. I was promised a certain monthly fee because I'm on disability…read moreand when i went to join I was rejected that fee and told I have to pay full price. Also the school itself has moved several times in a short period of time which shows it has no stability. Please consider other Martial Arts Schools before this one.