I was wondering if there are any Aikido instructors in the McKinney, TX area (North Dallas). There are several people, including myself, who are looking for a class in the area. The closest dojo to us is North Texas Aikido in Allen, TX, ...

Yes, in Dallas, Texas and in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The teachers there, Al Montemar and David Rogers, were my students in the early 1980's when they were with the US Air Force at Greenham Common. I was fortunate enough to be able to ...

Title: Yamada Sensei in Dallas Location: Aikido of Dallas Dojo Link out: Click here. Description: Kagami Biraki – Jan. 16-18, 2009 – Aikido of Dallas Yamada sensei. Friday class on 16th at 6:30 with Seminar on Saturday and Sunday ...

I learned that night that Aikido, while predicated on good intentions, has limitations. Safe takedowns will do harm in a crowded living room with empty bottles on the floor, so arm-locks were the only option in this fight. ...