Traditional Aikido in Patchogue, NY
Suffolk Aikikai was founded in 1994 by Sensei Gene Monteleone and his wife, Debbie. At our dojo, we practice in a serious yet non-threatening manner in the clean, safe atmosphere of a traditional Japanese Martial Arts School. Members of the dojo come from all walks of life: students, lawyers, bankers, law enforcement, and tradesmen. When we step onto the mat, however, we are all simply students of Aikido. Beginners and advanced students all practice together so that all can benefit from the experience and knowledge of the higher-ranking members.
Suffolk Aikikai is affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation, under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, and the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan, under the guidance of the grandson of O-Sensei and the present leader of the art, Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.
All the instructors and students at Suffolk Aikikai are encouraged to attend seminars and camps to learn from other senior Aikido Instructors, thereby increasing their knowledge of the Art, and being exposed to different viewpoints and styles in the application of the Art of Aikido.
Please feel free to stop by during any of the scheduled classes. We are usually there half an hour before the class starts. You are welcome to come watch class and speak to Sensei Monteleone and the students. Aikido classes are for men and women 14 years or older.
We also offer T'ai Chi and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at our school. See our schedule for more information.
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