West Linn Ki Aikido

The dojo's atmosphere is positive and respectful. The sensei are skilled, motivating, and caring teachers. I am thankful to everyone (sensei and students) at the dojo for following safety guidelines to a T, pivoting to Zoom classes, and providing equipment to enable students to keep practicing the art at home. We initially joined to try something new. For us, it's turned into a family activity. Kids get to "throw" their parents!

My daughter and son have been learning Aikido in West Linn Ki Aikido since we moved here from China two years ago. They had learned Wingchun, but Aikido gives them a combination of martial practice physically and mentally, to help them overcome themselves instead of cultivating violence or aggressiveness. It is really an art full of belief and philosophy. And the Senseis are super nice and professional. Highly recommended for all martial art lovers, especially kids and teens to learn!

Paul Sensei has made it all possible for me to be able to join Ki Aikido classes from Mexico! This has been the most amazing thing for me that allows me to keep my practice. I am joining since 2020 and definitely look forward for long learning and integrating of this practice. Even through challenges of distance zoom learning, I am able to sense the professionalism, the care, the sense of togetherness. Paul Sensei has supported even other children to learn through distance here as well. We look forward to bring other children and extend Ki Aikido to other people that doesn't usually have this access. I AM SO GRATEFUL WITH West Linn Ki Aikido and Paul Sensei - hoping to get further into my practice and also your retreats!

My daughter began training here when she was 4-years old. The professionalism and care of the staff have helped her focus and have improved her confidence and behavior in her daily life. Sensei Ward is firm and fair with the children, giving them opportunities to learn and grow while holding them accountable to behavior and showing results.

I highly recommend this dojo and Aikido to any parent looking for a nurturing, instructive and supportive martial art for their children.

My son has been here from the beginning and even got me involved! It is a great atmosphere and is built on camaraderie and desire to help each other grow. The instructors and students are respectful and supportive. I highly recommend this as a place to develop a sense of self and understand how perspective drives reality