Aikido of Nebraska is the best. I have studied there for several years and can say that the chief…read moreinstructor, Todd Roberts, is an excellent, knowledgeable, and patient teacher who encourages students to learn about and improve themselves as they learn about and improve their aikido techniques. Classes here are fun and challenging, and I always walk away having learned something new. Training aikido here is rewarding, The people at Aikido of Nebraska are as warm, welcoming, supportive, and without ego as Sensei Roberts is. (This part is really important for me -- I'm a woman and I cannot say the same about other martial arts studios I have tried.) The studio is clean and bright, safety is a priority, and is a great value. Lincoln is fortunate to have this hidden gem.

To begin, I have been an Aiki-Deshi (student of Aikido) since 2002 with the Aikido Agatsu Dojos in…read moreNJ under the guidance of Richard & Kathy Crane Sensei. Both hold the rank of RokuDan (6th degree black belt) and for 35 years have been the Dojo-Cho(Chief instructors) on a full time basis. Our dojo is dedicated to the strict practice of Traditional Aikido and the principles of the founder, O'Sensei Ueshiba Morihei. Todd Roberts Sensei, the owner of Aikido of Nebraska, is a direct student of Crane Sensei's. I say all of this to emphasize the pedigree or quality of teaching available in this dojo. Todd Sensei possesses a depth of knowledge and dedication to continuing to teach Aikido in the true tradition the founder intended for you to learn. In April of 2011, myself and 2 other Aiki-Deshi traveled to Aikido of Nebraska and had the pleasure of training with Todd Sensei. We found the students to be very welcoming, enthusiastic, wonderful training partners! It was exciting to see so many new students anxious to learn the correct methods of basic technique and strong interest in Aiki weapons training! We miss training with Todd Sensei back in NJ, but our loss is truly Lincoln, Nebraska's gain! If you're interested in studying traditional Aikido, you will find this dojo the best destination for learning the true way Aikido was meant to be taught! Sincerest regards, Elizabeth Pellerin Shodan