Aikido of Gainesville
4424 SW 35th Terrace Suite 4, Gainesville, FL 32608, Gainesville, Florida
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Aikido
- Kids Self-Defense
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
- Weapons Training
- Women-Only Self-Defense
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- All Levels
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Dedicated and detailed instruction
- Personalized attention in small classes
- Minimal injuries due to compassionate practice
- Welcoming environment
- Free and affordable classes
- Perfect location
- Great for building confidence and inner strength
Considerations
- Instructor may have a temper and inappropriate behavior
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
6 reviews
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Excellent
"Great working with Tom ; Learning swords and defense."
- Louie Alvarez
via Google
11/23/2022
Excellent
"Aikido of Gainesville's Sensei Tom Huffman trained in Japan for six years under the legendary Morihiro Saito Sensei. Now he teaches Iwama and Nishio Styles of Aikido here in Gainesville, FL. Whether you like his style or not, you will find no one more dedicated to the art. He teaches children or adu..." Read more
- Patrick Harrigan
via Google
7/10/2022
Very Poor
"Tom, the instructor, has a bad temper. I studied under him when I was younger. He snapped at me and put his hands on me inappropriately multiple times when he got angry. Beware if you have kids."
- Jon Forel
via Google
8/29/2021
4.1
(9 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 9AM-7:30PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 9AM-7:30PM
- Thursday: 9AM-7:30PM
- Friday: 9AM-6PM
- Saturday: 9AM-1PM
- Sunday: 2-5PM
Instructors
Tom Huffman
Sensei
Trained in Japan for six years under Morihiro Saito Sensei; teaches Iwama and Nishio styles of Aikido and offers Iaido classes; highly dedicated with minute attention to detail.
Certifications:
- Trained under Morihiro Saito
Keith
Instructor
Explained all class options clearly and helped students understand possibilities of Aikido.
Location
Amenities
- Perfect location