Eugene Aikikai's dues are on the low end of average for this town, but they offer multiple classes 6 days a week with a serious practice orientation in Aikido, Iaido and zazen. Oh yeah - they're a lot of fun too!

I've been a student at the Eugene Aikikai studying aikido for a little over three years. Thoms Sensei is a talented teacher with a nack for explaining, and more importantly demonstrating, the skills necessary for absorbing this engaging and effective martial art. Perhaps more importantly, the traditional manner in which classes are conducted ensure that the student has the greatest possible opportunity to experience the important internal elements of aikido. Come pay our dojo a visit. You won't be disappointed.

WEBSITE: canonnet.com/eugeneaikikai/Eugene Aikikai offers a complete program in budo, with body arts classes 6 days a week, weapons (wood sword & staff), zen meditation, and as a separate offering, Iaido. Sensei Steve Thoms has over thirty years experience & has studied with multiple japanese shihan. He attends to training of body, mind & spirit, and will put as much into his students as they are willing to put into their training. THIS IS THE BEST, MOST AFFORDABLE TRAINING YOU WILL FIND! Although aikido is based on non-violence, this is very physical training.Private instruction is available.Trial class is free. Come watch class anytime:MON 5:15pm & 6:30pmTUE 7:15pmWED 5:15pm & 6:30pmTHU 6pm & 7:15pmFRI 5:15pmSAT 10amThere is a beginner special for $180 which includes 3 months dues, a gi (uniform), & annual fee to our federation (USAF).