Prairie Winds Aikido

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Start your path to Peace at Prairie Winds Aikido

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On the passing of Rev. Zenko Okimura, the guiding light on our Aikido path.

Okimura Shihan’s journey to ultimate Peace and Tranquility transitioned on March 7, 2022, to the spiritual realm. Although we will no longer practice with him physically, his enormous compassion, love, and care will live on within us. Compassion and Love are beyond time and space and now reside in our hearts. Okimura Shihan’s guiding light has not been extinguished, but is closer than ever as it lights our path from within. Our lives will always be filled with this ultimate blessing even while we mourn his passing. Memorial services will be held in Newark, Delaware, on July 16th, 2022.

We're back!!! In person classes have resumed for those who are vaccinated

Beginners can start anytime and your first class is free with no obligations! Check out the class schedule and come to any class to watch or participate. Contact us with any questions. You have nothing to loose... but every journey starts with the first step.

Doshu Ueshiba Moriteru, grandson of the founder and current head of Aikido

What can a traditional Japanese martial art teach us today? Would you like to feel more CENTERED in life? More RELAXED in stressful situations? Would you like to increase your FLEXIBILITY & FITNESS and learn to DEFEND yourself without violence? Does leading a more meaningful life with your MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT in HARMONY appeal to you?