Aikido At The Aikibudokan
5701 Bingle Rd Ste. B-101, Houston, TX 77092, Houston, Texas
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Aikido
- Weapons Training
Age Groups
- Adults
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly and knowledgeable instructors
- Top-notch mats
- Supportive environment with no pressure
- Structured traditional teaching
- Safety is paramount
- Opportunities for long-term progress
- Small community feel
- Clean facility with changing rooms
- Discipline balanced with fun
- Consistent, progressive training
- Helpful trial policy
Considerations
- Communication issues with head instructor
- Strict hierarchical culture
- Judgmental towards slow learners
- Occasional expulsion of students
- Offensive stance towards other martial arts
- Niche focus may not suit everyone
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
14 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
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Excellent
"I really enjoy learning aikido here. As an adult woman (mid 40’s) I chose this dojo because there's no children training here, and winning competitions is not the goal. The training mat is top notch for taking the harder falls, and I appreciate the changing rooms so I'm not traveling in my gi. I re..." Read more
- Heather E
via Google
4/4/2022
Excellent
"I’ve been at the dojo for 15 years and it has been a wonderful experience. It makes me lighter on my feet with greater mobility. I’ve learned how to blend (move in sync) with another person using their momentum to alter balance to my advantage. The art teaches movement, timing, posture, etc. to a..." Read more
- Doug Bourg
via Google
8/21/2020
Excellent
"This is a great place to be! Very professional and traditional japenese aikido martial arts. They are very cautious when teaching you, you will always feel safe and secure there."
- Jose Villatoro
via Google
8/21/2020
4.4
(16 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: Introductory session
Business Hours
- Monday: 7:30-9:30PM
- Tuesday: 6-9PM
- Wednesday: 7:30-9:30AM
- Thursday: 6-9PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 8AM-2:30PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Doug
Instructor
Wilkinson Sensei
Sensei
Location
Amenities
- Changing rooms
- Training mats