Aikido Schools of New Jersey is schoof of Aikido's techniques, philosophies, and related arts, as handed down by its Founder, Master Moreihei Ueshiba . ASNJ is the oldest traditional Aikido dojo (school) in New Jersey and one of the oldest Aikido dojos in the United States. Founded by Shihan Rick Stickles in 1977, ASNJ was one of the first dojos to join the United States Aikido Federation, under t
he direction of Shihan Yoshimitsu Yamada. ASNJ and the USAF are directly affiliated with the Founder's dojo and the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. Its class schedule offers over 30 classes a week, instructing hand-to-hand Aikido, sword, staff, yoga , Tai Chi Chuan and meditation for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced student (both adults and children). ASNJ's teaching staff has over 15 qualified instructors. Sensei Jay Tall is the chief instructor.