About
Island Aikido offers training in MMA and karate disciplines within a supportive, intimate environment. The dojo practices the AAA style of Aikido, founded by Fumio Toyoda Sensei, a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba O Sensei. Class sizes are intentionally kept small to allow students to learn at their own pace with personalized attention from instructors. The gym is headed by Sensei Max Sherman, a 3rd dan black belt known for his patient, kind, and informative teaching style, and assisted by Sensei Micheal Griffin, who provides additional one on one training and extra classes despite a busy schedule.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the patient, kind, and informative teaching of Sensei Max Sherman and the friendly, accessible instruction from Sensei Micheal Griffin. They describe a warm, welcoming environment that feels like family and helps them thrive both in Aikido and personal growth. Reviewers highlight the intimate class sizes that allow personalized learning and the application of Aikido principles to daily life. Specific mentions include the AAA style lineage, regional dojo affiliations for seminars, and a disciplined yet enthusiastic leadership that instills a lifelong love for the art.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (3)
Dee
6 years ago
This review is long over due. Although it’s been eight years since I moved, I consider the people of this dojo family. Sensei Max Sherman is a patient, kind and informative teacher. It’s a very loving environment that helped me thrive in Aikido and as a person. If you are interested, you won’t regret attending class at Island Aikido. :)
Mary Turner
3 years ago
Wonderful location, warm and welcoming instructors and students. Highly recommend for any level of your Aikido journey.
Kwame Iwegbue
9 years ago
Island Aikido is the perfect Dojo in every sense. The style of Aikido practiced there is AAA, which was founded by Fumio Toyoda Sensei a direct student of Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. The class size is not too large which gives all the students a chance to learn at their own pace, in an intimate environment. Island Aikido is headed by Sensei Max Sherman (3rd dan), a warm, disciplined, knowledgable and enthusiastic leader. I have learned so much from him, not only about the principles of Aikido, but also about how to apply those principles in my daily life. He is assisted by Sensei Micheal Griffin, a friendly, kind, and very accessible teacher, who takes time out of his very busy schedule to help with extra classes and one-on-one training. The Dojo is affiliated with other really good Dojos in the region, where there are many more brilliant Sensei, who also offer frequent training seminars. My mentors at Island Aikido have instilled in me a love for Aikido that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I cannot speak highly enough about them.
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
Sunday: Closed