Aikido (合気道) and Other Japanese Budo (武道) Arts

Explore the world of Japanese martial arts in Columbus, Ohio. This includes the practice of Aikido, Daito Ryu, and other Budo martial arts traditions. These martial arts focus on harmony, self-defense, and discipline.

Aikido (合気道)

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art that focuses on blending with an attacker’s movements to control and redirect the force of the attack. It’s known for its flowing, circular movements and non-aggressive philosophy.

Daito Ryu Aiki-jujutsu (大東流合気柔術)

Daito Ryu is a classical Japanese martial art that is considered one of the root disciplines of Aikido. It emphasizes joint locks, throws, and control techniques designed to neutralize opponents swiftly.

Judo (柔道)

Judo is a popular martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling, throws, and ground techniques. It’s an Olympic sport with a rich history in self-defense and discipline.

Where to Train in Columbus

Here are some dojos in Ohio where you can practice Aikido, Judo, and other martial arts:

Dojos in Columbus - Central Ohio

• Aikido School of Central Ohio - Aikido, Systema (Columbus)
• Carlson Gracie Columbus - Striking, BJJ, MMA (Columbus)
• Paul Linden - Being in Movement - Aikido and Being in Movement (Columbus)
• Ronin Training Center - BJJ, MMA, Judo, Muy Thai, Boxing, Krav Maga (Columbus)
• Immortal Martial Arts Center - MMA, Gi/No Gi BJJ, Striking (Lewis Center)
• OSU Judo Club - Judo (Columbus, RPAC OSU Campus)
• Master Laura's Central Ohio Martial Arts - Tae Kwon Do, Haidong Gumdo, Hapkido, Gongkwon Yusul, Gungsul, Kickboxing, Tai Chi (Columbus)

Dojos in Cleveland - Northeast Ohio

• Lakeshore Aikido - Aikido (Cleveland Heights)
• Cleveland Aikikai - Aikido, Iaido, Genjin-Ryu (Cleveland)
• Ararat Martial Arts and Fitness Center - Judo, BJJ, Kids and Women's programs (Warrensville Heights)
• Chu To Bu Brasa Judo Jiu Jitsu - Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Fitness (Avon)
• Top Level Martial Arts - BJJ (Cuyahoga Falls)

Dojos in Akron - Eastern Ohio

• Zahand's Martial Arts - Shotokan Karate, Kodokan Judo, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Self Defense (Akron)
• GT BJJ Academy - BJJ, Shuai Chiao/Wrestling, Kids/Women (Tallmadge)
• The Academy of Self-Defense - BJJ, Minna Jiu Jitsu, Aiki JuJutsu, T'ai Chi Ch'uan/Qigong, Self Defense (Twinsburg, Akron, Mayfield Heights)

Dojos in Cincinnati - Southwest Ohio

• Aikido of Cincinnati - Aikido, Kendo, Karate (Cincinnati)
• Nishime Martial Arts - Karate, BJJ, Weapons (Cincinnati)
• Mushin Martial Arts - Aikido (West Chester Township)
• The Dojo - Budo Taijitsu (Mason)
• Cincinnati MMA Academy - MMA, BJJ, Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, Kenpo, Mushin Aikido (West Chester)
• Bendu Academy - Gi/No Gi BJJ, Muy Thai, Wrestling, MMA, Yoga (Cincinnati)

Dojos in Dayton - Western Ohio

• Tama Family Martial Arts Center - Muy Thai, BJJ, Kenpo Karate, Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Kung-Fu, Aikijutsu (Aikido), Filipino Kali/Eskrima/JKD, Krav Maga (Dayton)
• Dayton MMA Academy - BJJ, Submission Grappling, Muy Thai, MMA (Beavercreek)
• Ten Bears MMA - BJJ, Judo, Muy Thai, MMA (Dayton)

Dojos in Toledo - Northwest Ohio

• USA Martial Arts of Toledo - Aikido, MMA, Japanese Combat Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Kai-Shin Jeet Kune Do (Holland)
• Ameri-Kan Judo Union - Judo, Jiu Jitsu, BJJ, MMA, Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do (Findlay, Lima, Bluffton, Columbus)
• Lima's Total Revolution Training Facility - MMA, BJJ, Muy Thai (Lima)

Dojos in Athens - Southeast Ohio and East

• Athens Ohio Ki-Aikido - Ki-Aikido (Athens)
• One Academy - BJJ, Yoga, Muy Thai (Athens)
• Digg City Jiu Jitsu - Gi/No Gi BJJ (Athens)