Are you looking for the best in self-defense instruction? Do you want to learn an authentic martial art in a positive, safe, and competition-free environment? Are you looking for mature, well-educated, and experienced instructors? Do you want a professional, high quality program for you, and your family? If so, the Aikido Academy of Self-Defense is what you're looking for.

1. Come by the school nearest you and watch a class.

2. Contact the chief instructor by phone or email.

3. Find a training routine that is suitable for your schedule.

4. Ask about sign-up specials, discounts and current membership fees.

Enrollment in our academies is just a few easy steps.  Please arrive at the dojo at least 20 minutes before your scheduled class.  Upon your arrival, you will be asked to complete a student registration form and pay your enrollment fees.  You will be issued a training uniform, student manual and other dojo paperwork.  Your instructor will then walk you through basic dojo protocol and begin your training.  We look forward to seeing you on the mat!

"It is different from other martial arts and yet it incorporates the basic elements of many martial arts.  Perhaps its most unusual aspect is that it is a creative, analytical art requiring its practitioners to think!  Although, like any martial art Aikido has many combative techniques, it is also an art form.  You will learn to appreciate the creative body movement and smooth flowing footwork necessary for mastery of the art".

-Steven A. Weber, Go-Dan 

Columbia, SC: (803) 951-3559 Owner: John Carter or email senseicarter@gmail.com

Spartanburg, SC: (864) 595-9555 Owner: John Wyndham or email aikidoacademy@charter.net 

Tucson, AZ: (520) 825-8500 Owner: Steven Weber

Tampa (area) Fl: (727) 849-8800 Owner: Steven Weber - Local Contact: Elliott Schwartz

"Where Self-Defense is a Science"