Aikido School of Central Ohio
About
The Aikido School of Central Ohio offers a comprehensive martial arts experience, blending the disciplines of MMA, judo, and karate under the guidance of highly credentialed instructors. Head Instructor Claude Geeroms, a Rokudan (6th degree black belt), leads a team of Yondan (4th degree black belt) instructors including James Ford, Randy Reger, and Matt Lewis. This experienced coaching staff provides structured, high quality classes in a well maintained dojo, creating an environment suitable for both dedicated practice and skill development across multiple martial arts traditions. Members consistently highlight the genuine and supportive community fostered here, which is particularly welcoming to those new to aikido or martial arts in general. The school has cultivated a local and extended network where practitioners feel encouraged and valued, contributing to a positive and sustained training experience. Long term members, some training since 2015, attest to the school's excellence and its role as a cornerstone for martial arts in the Columbus area.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the great teachers and the very nice dojo facility. Reviewers highlight the high quality of the classes and the genuinely supportive community, noting it is especially welcoming for newcomers. Specific long term members, with some training there since 2015, describe it as an amazing and excellent martial arts school they wholeheartedly recommend.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (3)
Lillian Tayse-baillieul
6 years ago
Great teachers, very nice dojo, I have been practicing here for two years and it's amazing!
Alex Baillieul
4 years ago
Been training here since 2015. Excellent martial arts school
Ben Serviss
7 months ago
High quality classes, and a really genuine and supportive local (and extended) community, especially for folks new to aikido or martial arts in general. I've been training here for years and wholeheartedly recommend it!
Contact
4554 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
groupCoaches & Instructors
Claude Geeroms
Head Instructor
Rokudan (6th degree black belt)
Head instructor. Began aikido studies in 1974 at Kent State University Aikido club. Opened the Aikido School of Central Ohio in January 1993.
James Ford
Instructor
Yondan (4th degree black belt)
Randy Reger
Instructor
Yondan (4th degree black belt)
Matt Lewis
Instructor
Yondan (4th degree black belt)