Hudson Valley Aikido

Hudson Valley Aikido Rishinkan Aikido Dojo is a traditional Japanese martial arts school in the Hudson Valley, teaching adults and children.

06/18/2026

Incredible energy from all at the ZAA Weapons Seminar in Alexandria, VA. Immersing ourselves in the traditional weapons that build the foundation of everything we do empty-handed. Thank you to for hosting an incredible seminar!
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06/10/2026

Big smiles and brand new ranks on the mats! Huge congratulations to all of our youth students who successfully passed their promotion exams! Your focus, dedication, and spirit blew us away.
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05/29/2026

Bokken dori (sword disarms) from this week's training. Facing down a bokken can be intimidating, but breaking timing with an atemi (strike) helps create space enough to control the situation calmly.

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05/20/2026

A glimpse into this morning's dawn class working on Sankyo variations.

Sankyo requires immense precision, it’s not about applying brute force, but about listening to your partner's center and guiding their movement.

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Congratulations to Jason for his successful test for 4th Kyu! This test is a point where training turns a corner and it’...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Jason for his successful test for 4th Kyu! This test is a point where training turns a corner and it’s great to see those skills develop. Diligent study and willingness to pass the knowledge on are cornerstone values of Aikido.

05/06/2026

This is Jiyu-waza (free- technique). In these sessions, we begin with Sensei reviewing some techniques with us, then we take turns as one person responds to continuous attacks from the rest: there’s no set script; it’s about listening to the movement of your partner and responding with clarity and calm. It's about flow.

Watching our students navigate these transitions is a reminder that Aikido isn't about the moves you memorize, it's about how you adapt to the unexpected using what you've learned. Great energy on the mats this week!
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04/23/2026

Our Spring Dojo Soji (Cleaning) was a beautiful reminder that Aikido is a lifestyle of stewardship.
From our all-ages training session to the final slice of pizza, the energy was unmatched. We’re officially ready for a fresh season of training. Thank you to all who came out, see you on the mats!

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04/15/2026

It’s one thing to practice movements with a partner, it's another thing entirely when a bokken (wooden sword) is introduced to the equation. This class was all about precision, timing, and staying calm under pressure.

You don't always have to punch someone in the face: Even if they have a sword!

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04/09/2026

While the rest of the Hudson Valley is still hitting snooze, we’re finding our center on the mats. There is a unique kind of clarity that comes with dawn practice:
no distractions, just the sound of the breath and the movement of the art. Leaving class with the rising of the sun.

​It’s more than a workout; it’s a way to set the tone for everything that comes after.

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04/01/2026

Fresh air and fresh energy on the mats at Hudson Valley Aikido!
Spring is officially here, and there’s no better time to join our dojo. We’re currently accepting new students who are ready to trade stress for focus and clashing for blending. Youth and adult sessions! No prior experience necessary.
Come see what we're all about!
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Address

44 Towners Road
Carmel, NY
10512

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19144322830

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