American Defensive Arts Academy
If you want to learn Aikido stop by and check it out. Sensei Oliver Martinez is a very well rounded teacher who teaches a principle based aikido with practical applications. He draws from 4 or may be 5 different disciplines of martial arts. He has trained in karate, phillipino martial arts kali , Jeet KunDo, ju faun, sellat ( and god knows what else ) in addition to Aikido. He puts together two classed every week. One can tell that he has it all together and the presentation is logical organized and very easy to learn. He is at least a 3rd Dan in Aikido, okinawa karate and has instructor ratings in JKD and kali. He often invites several experts from various programs around who bring their expertise.
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I have been so impressed by the culture of respect and encouragement, and I love watching the students' confidence grow as they learn new skills.
This is week 3 for our five year old and she absolutely loves coming here, Sensi Chris is usually the instructor for this age group.
I get good self-defense instruction and practice, I get the history and cultural perspective from the different martial arts and I get the development I want in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Not only has he learned how to defend himself if necessary, but he has also learned how to de-escalate a conflict without the use of force.
The instructors are always kind, patient and helpful when working through any technique with me or any of the beginners and I hope to learn much, much more under them in the months and years to come.
I've been in the Aikido class starting last year, and always enjoy the depth of knowledge and attention to detail by Martinez Sensei.
Sensei Martinez not only has a deep knowledge of Martial Arts, he has continued to study it and keep in contact with the leaders of the Martial Arts world.
The trainers and leaders do an excellent job with their students, and they encouraged and inspired me to begin training in Aikido over 3 years ago.
He provides a top tier training environment with a good balance of traditional aikido training, fun and discipline.
American Defensive Arts Academy comes recommended by some of the top martial artists in the field.
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