We are a Dojo that offers Aikido in Montpelier, VT. This is a pacifist tradition of Aikido passed on from O-Sensei (the founder of Aikido) to Noro Sensei to Sara Norton (the founder of our Dojo)
“Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat the enemy.
It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings
one family. The secret of Aikido is to harmonize ourselves
with the movement of the of the universe.”
Morihei Ueshiba
Founder of Aikido
Aikido of Montpelier is a small independent Vermont dojo dedicated to creating a community of instructors and students devoted not just to the techniques of Aikido, but also to self-development and to exploring the nature of ki (the force or spirit that the founder of Aikido believed is “at the heart of creation”) in a friendly and safe atmosphere. Visitors and beginners are always welcome. We hope you will join us on this fascinating and enjoyable path.