Welcome to Aikido Decatur, a dojo and community near Atlanta, GA. Opened in January, 2009, Aikido Decatur offers classes for

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a non-violent martial art for adults and children that teaches how control or escape from attackers while not harming them. When someone attacks, an aikidoist will move in the same direction and at the same speed as the attacker, blending with their energy without a hard impact.

Through consistent training, aikidoists develop a heightened sense of their surroundings, the ability to resolve conflicts without injury, and an attitude of harmony that can help keep them from being attacked in the first place. Read More >>

"Before my daughter started training she was very shy and afraid around unfamiliar people. But, after doing aikido with Joel sensei for over a year, she has really blossomed; she has lots of confidence now, and she has become a leader in many situations at school. She loves going to aikido!"
—Mother of a 9-year-old

Benefits of Training