Princeton’s Aikido

AKI PRINCETON

Walking Zen. Live in the moment with Princeton’s Beginner-Friendly Aikido. Located behind Ooika in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

What is Aikido?

Aikido is dynamic and flowing Japanese martial art which focuses on harmony, and peace. Often described as “walking zen” or “moving meditation.”

Come observe (or participate) in an AKI Princeton class to experience the joy, community and the present moment.

Training Schedule.

No RSVP necessary. Simply “drop in” on any class to observe, or join-in with some comfortable workout gear. Try to arrive 15 minutes before classes start.

Location.

Aikido Kenkyukai Princeton is located at 2661 Main Street, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648. Directly behind Ooika Matcha.

 

Who Aikido is for

Aikido Kenkyukai Princeton is open to adults, and teens. All body types are welcome.

Beginner. Friendly.

While Aikido Kenkyukai training is dynamic, flowing, and often times challenging, our approach is one of warmth and compassion. All are welcome to join, regardless of any previous.

2X
Classes or more per week.

Change Your Body, Change Your Mind.

Technique

Learn self-defense techniques that will help keep you safe and confident.

Joy

Connect with a community of others who value compassion and Japanese culture.

Flexibility

Add to your range of motion, so you’ll avoid painful injuries today, or in the future.

Mindfulness

Make awareness an active process. Training keeps you “in the moment.”

Heart Health

Keep your heart healthy with low-impact exercises and movement.

Fall Safely

Humans were never meant to fall on concrete. Build safe falling habits.

  • Matt Bridi

    5th Dan, Chief Instructor

    Matt Bridi began training in Aikido in 1993 under David Goldberg Sensei. In 1996, his training continued under Lia Suzuki Sensei in Santa Barbara.

    Over 28 years, he has trained with many teachers influenced by Yamaguchi Shihan in Canada, the US, and Japan.

  • Marc Falzon

    1st Kyu, Dojo-Cho

    Marc Falzon began his training in 2007 under the Aikido World Alliance in Chicago, Illinois.

    His training continued in Shenyang, China. Then Albuquerue, New Mexico, and ultimately in 2015 with AKI Los Angeles under Lia Suzuki Sensei.

Try a Class

Reach out to Aikido Kenkyukai Princeton and come try a class, or ask a question.

FAQ’S

  • Your first class is 100% free! If you’d like to keep training, our membership fee is only $40 a month for unlimited classes. Cancel or pause any time. (Limited price reduction only.)

  • AKI Princeton currently does not offer children classes. Our classes are for teens and adults.

  • Yes. Our beginner-focused Aikido classes will minimize injuries.

  • AKI Princeton focuses primarily on beginner Aikido fundamentals. These fundamentals are rooted in martial application.