Aikido_Institute_Midamerica

Aikido_Institute_Midamerica Started in 1986 AIMA is the 2nd oldest Aikido dojo in STL. We have taught the art of peace in the same dojo since 1989. [email protected]

Come join our inclusive and collaborative environment to learn self defense.

This post is overdue, but I could not find the right words to do Sensei Earl justice. Last month Sensei Earl Rogers pas...
03/25/2026

This post is overdue, but I could not find the right words to do Sensei Earl justice.
Last month Sensei Earl Rogers passed away at the age of 87. He was well established in the St Louis martial arts community having taught so many in several arts. He has been a member and senior instructor at AIMA for many years. He will be missed but the lessons learned from him will continue to be taught and shared.
There is so much more that can be said about such an amazing man but I will keep it simple here. Feel free to share your stories and memories. .earl

seidokan martialarts artofpeace selfdefense budo martialarts aikidolifestyle osensei conflictresolution stl stlouis partnership stlouisgram nonviolent

Aiki Taiso are the movements basic to aikido technique that are practiced at the beginning of each class. Kobayashi sen...
01/20/2026

Aiki Taiso are the movements basic to aikido technique that are practiced at the beginning of each class.
Kobayashi sensei made. Clear that they are more than just warm up exercises done with stretching. They are based in the principal of Go Go No Shugyo - Awareness After Training. The purpose of the Aiki Taiso is to “know yourself” so you can take better care of yourself. Being aware during the movements of any tension or pain in your body and wha you need to do to relax them. If you are not paying attention to yourself during Aiki Taiso how will you develop a habit of learning from your Aikido. And not just learning for yourself but training your understanding so that you can help others.
As you do each movement seek to comprehend the basic movement and the direction of Ki flow. Be aware of your center. Keep weight underside. Keep relaxed, move your body in unison and let your Ki flow extending it forward.
Remember all of the arts of aikido are built upon the Aiki Taiso. .

Then and now. The dojo has gone through a lot of changes in its nearly 50 years here. This is what the dojo looked lik...
09/26/2025

Then and now.
The dojo has gone through a lot of changes in its nearly 50 years here. This is what the dojo looked like when I switched to Seidokan 16 years ago vs what it looks like today’s.

Getting ready to start a noon class.
09/09/2025

Getting ready to start a noon class.

Love generates more love, trust begets more trust. When we meet an aggressive attack with a calm mind and body we start...
09/02/2025

Love generates more love, trust begets more trust. When we meet an aggressive attack with a calm mind and body we start to defuse the situation. This allows us to accept the attack as a gift of energy, blend with and redirect it so that we can both walk away unharmed. And both better off than we were before.

We are setting up a library so our students can co time to expand their learning while off the mats. If you have any go...
08/08/2025

We are setting up a library so our students can co time to expand their learning while off the mats. If you have any good book recommendations let us know.

Aikido deals with leading an attacker, after blending with the first touch, through a disbanding technique into a throw ...
07/30/2025

Aikido deals with leading an attacker, after blending with the first touch, through a disbanding technique into a throw or pin without injuring the attacker. In order to be effective you must dissipate the energy of the attack off balancing the attackers center while strengthening your own.

This weekend at AIMA.
07/11/2025

This weekend at AIMA.

“Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” Lao Tzu“Masakatsu Agatsu” - “True victory is victory o...
06/29/2025

“Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” Lao Tzu
“Masakatsu Agatsu” - “True victory is victory over oneself” Morihei Ueshiba

This concept is not just theoretical; it is meant to be embodied in Aikido practice, influencing how one moves, interacts with others, and approaches challenges in life. It emphasizes the importance of self-mastery and inner development as the path to true victory, rather than simply defeating an opponent.

Self awarenessBefore we talk about self-defense we should first talk about self-awareness. Inside of self awareness the...
06/03/2025

Self awareness

Before we talk about self-defense we should first talk about self-awareness. Inside of self awareness there is self-defense. Awareness takes the focus away from being violent or fighting, and changes it to prevention by being aware and protecting yourself all situations life can throw at you.
This is application of Aiki in daily life.
If we are aware of what is developing around us we can remove ourselves from the situation before the need to defend arises.
In our technique we see this by not being on the line of the attack. “Take one step aside...”

We are open 6 days a week. Come join us and center yourself in 2025
01/13/2025

We are open 6 days a week.
Come join us and center yourself in 2025

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7167 Manchester Road
Maplewood, MO
63143

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 1:30pm
6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 1:30pm
6pm - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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