I have been training at Eugene Aikikai for more than a decade now. Thoms Sensei is the "real deal" kind of teacher. If you're looking to train in a traditional martial arts dojo, this is the place for you! Classes include aikido, weapons training, Iaido (Japanese sword/katana drawing) and the dojo offers Zazen (seated meditation) free to anyone in the community multiple times each week. This is a place where you will be challenged, but the people are wonderful and will help you along each step of the way. read more