Aikido North
About
Aikido North offers training in multiple martial arts disciplines including MMA, kickboxing, and karate, providing a comprehensive approach to martial arts education. The gym is led by Head Instructor Calvin Koshiyama, a 6th Dan Aikido master who is highly regarded throughout the United States for his exceptional skill and teaching ability. His expertise extends to the entire instructional team, with Assistant Instructors Earlene Eaton and Carlos Gonzalez, all of whom are his students, benefiting from his mentorship and creating a cohesive teaching environment. The facility maintains a traditional dojo atmosphere while accommodating modern training needs.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the exceptional teaching quality, particularly highlighting Head Instructor Calvin Koshiyama as a true master of aikido who is highly regarded throughout the U.S. Reviewers consistently mention the welcoming atmosphere and patient instructors who take time to guide students through movements step by step. The dojo is described as having a good family environment and tight knit community, with one reviewer calling it the best experience they have ever had in a dojo. Specific praise is given to how Koshiyama's teaching talent shows in the quality of all other instructors at the school.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (3)
Alan Best
6 years ago
Everyone at Aikido North is very welcoming and the teachers are very patient. The main teacher, Calvin Koshiyama, is truly exceptional at aikido and is highly regarded throughout the U.S. as a true master of the art. His talent as a teacher really shows in the quality of all the other teachers at the school, who are all his students. I highly recommend Aikido North to anyone wanting to learn aikido. They are very patient and great at taking you by the hand (literally) and walking you through the movements step-by-step!
Daniel Bowen
10 years ago
Good family environment! Best experience I have ever had in a dojo!
Private Citizen
a year ago
A small and very tight knit dojo with a good Shihan. Worth the visit to get a chance to train with Koshiyama Shihan.
Contact
3707 Woodland Dr #2, Anchorage, AK 99517, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Earlene Eaton
Assistant Instructor
Carlos Gonzalez
Assistant Instructor
Calvin Koshiyama
Head Instructor / Dojo-cho
6th Dan Aikido
Began training in 1982 under Steve Atkinson Sensei. Original student of Aikido North (founded 1984). Student of Frank Doran Shihan. Emphasizes harmony and non-competition.