The Renshinkan - Modern and Traditional Japanese Martial Arts: Aikido and Jodo in Tempe, Arizona
About
The Renshinkan offers modern and traditional Japanese martial arts training in Tempe, Arizona, with a focus on Aikido and Jodo. The gym provides instruction from highly skilled and professional instructors who excel at communicating their knowledge effectively. Members appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the emphasis on safety during training sessions, making it an ideal environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the instructors as extremely knowledgeable, skillful, and caring, with particular appreciation for their patience and professional communication. Reviewers highlight the focus on effective technique over competition scoring and the exceptional safety of the training environment. Many mention returning to train whenever possible, even after years or decades, citing the quality of instruction and welcoming atmosphere. Specific praise is given to the senior teachers with decades of experience in the Jiyushinkai tradition.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Mike Casto
3 years ago
I have over 40 years of training and experience in a variety of martial arts and hold advanced or master instructor ranks in four of them. I have visited The Renshinkan on a few occasions and found the instructors to be professional, very skilled, and excellent at communicating what they know.
Lisa Tomoleoni
3 years ago
I visited some years ago and had a wonderful experience! Great training, very nice, welcoming people. I highly recommend checking out this dojo if you have an interest in martial arts.
Robert Neal
3 years ago
I trained at Renshinkan (formerly Jiyushinkan) for almost ten years in the 2000s. I'm still a member of Jiyushinkai and every time I'm in Arizona I stop by the Renshinkan to get some good training in. I've trained at various Judo dojos and other martial arts in the past decade, but nothing compares to the Jiyushinkai. Two aspects of the training that I particular appreciate are the focus on effective technique rather than learning how to score points in a competition, and the safety of their training. Renshinkan in particular is lucky to have some very senior teachers who have been training in Jiyushinkai for decades.
Steven Bonett
3 years ago
My advice to anyone seriously interested in learning Aikido, get with this group. They are extremely knowledgeable, skillfully, and caring people. I cannot give them enough praise for their patience when training, and for their genuine concern with my "getting it". I love this wonderful art. They are the reason why.
Dave Pilkington
3 years ago
An amazing dojo to learn principles that may take you a lifetime to perfect but will most definitely humble you and change your journey.
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed