Helena Aikido

Helena Aikido is a non-profit Aikido dojo located in Helena, Montana, affiliated with Kumano Jyuku Dojo in Shingu Wakayama, Japan. Aikido is a non-competitive martial art focused on self-defense, emphasizing harmony and the redirection of an aggressor's energy. The dojo promotes a healthy learning environment for practitioners of all ages, teaching the principles of Aikido as tools for personal growth and societal benefit. Through repetitive movements and partner practice, students learn to unify their body and mind, fostering a connection to universal energy. Founded in 1988, Helena Aikido continues to uphold the traditions and teachings of Aikido, encouraging lifelong training and self-mastery.