Aikido Center of Manasquan

Aikido Center of Manasquan Aikido Center of Manasquan is a traditional Aikido Dojo located at Manasquan Recreation / St. Denis Yamada (Chairman of the United States Aikido Federation), K.

At ACNJ we teach traditional Aikido as handed down by the Founder of Aikido, affectionately known as O Sensei (Great Teacher). We hold to his inspired vision-emphasizing Aikido's philosophy and ethics while at the same time teaching Aikido's full range of capabilities from gentle persuasion to full street effectiveness. Stop in to visit us, watch a class or actually participate to learn the beauty

and power of this unique martial art. Chief Instructor Tim Vazquez is currently ranked as 5th Dan (5th degree black belt) with certification through Aikido World Headquarters (Aikido Hombu Dojo, Tokyo), the Aikido Centers Alliance, and is a member of Aikido Centers Of New Jersey. He has traveled extensively internationally and throughout the U.S. to study with a great many of Master Morihei Ueshiba's (known to all Aikidoka as "O'Sensei") original students. He has also trained at a wide variety of aikido dojos from New York Aikikai (headquarters of the United States Aikido Federation) to all the Aikido dojo's throughout the state of N.J. He has trained with a great many direct students of O'Sensei who are now the world's most notable Aikido teachers such as Y. Chiba, M. Kanai, S. Sugano, M. Saito, N. Tamura, and Christian Tissier from France, to name just a few, as well as O Sensei's grandson, Moriteru, the current Aikido Doshu (meaning "Leader of the Way") and many of the most talented Aikido instructors here in the U.S. and abroad. Tim Vazquez, has been training for over 30 years in the martial arts and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. Tim is retired as a State Investigator for the state of New Jersey. Some of his extensive law enforcement expertise includes:

Certified FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor since 1993. New Jersey State Police Certified Security Officer Instructor ID # 57170B

Former lead D.T. instructor for an accredited NJ State law enforcement training academy and author of the D.T. lesson plan currently in use. Instructor of Special Tactical Response Teams and member on two separate teams holding position of point man. Former member of N. J. State Street Gang Unit and a qualified Hispanic Street Gang Expert in Superior Court and affirmed by the Supreme Court. Former certified Police Academy Instructor by the NJ Police Training Commission since 1992. Recipient of N.J. General Assembly Resolutions and U.S. Congressional Recognition for outstanding law enforcement investigations.

05/16/2026

Good morning to all. MANASQUAN CLASSES CANCELED FOR TODAY.
Thank you for signing into the attendance. Enjoy your beautiful weekend.
Thank you for your support.

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05/11/2026

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Happy Mother's Day to all the Aikido mothers ❤️
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the Aikido mothers ❤️

Today I am conducting special training for animal control officers covering the New Jersey state statutes rules and regu...
05/05/2026

Today I am conducting special training for animal control officers covering the New Jersey state statutes rules and regulations via zoom for the Raritan Academy
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NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE! Effective May 1st our summer class schedule will be:Tuesday 7-8:30pSaturday 10:30a-12p
05/03/2026

NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE!
Effective May 1st our summer class schedule will be:
Tuesday 7-8:30p
Saturday 10:30a-12p

03/29/2026
Aikido Center of Manasquan was selected as the best martial arts school for 2026 in the Aikido Center of Manasquan area....
03/29/2026

Aikido Center of Manasquan was selected as the best martial arts school for 2026 in the Aikido Center of Manasquan area. The criteria used was for all the Google searches and reviews. I want to thank everybody for the support. We had some rough competition.

03/28/2026

I got over 20 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

Address

90 Union Avenue Rear
Manasquan, NJ
08736

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17323090822

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