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Aikido<\/strong> is a highly effective form of self defense that can subdue an aggressor using minimal force.<\/h3>\n

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art<\/strong> that teaches students to remain centered and connected through times of conflict and stress.<\/h3>\n

Training provides an opportunity to calm<\/strong> the mind, find balance<\/strong>, and direct energy mindfully<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1427823103183{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ animation=”top-to-bottom”][vc_single_image image=”342″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/floridaaikikai.com\/newest” el_class=”front-icon”]

Adult Program<\/h4><\/div>
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Martial arts classes 7 days a week for beginner and advanced students.\u00a0 A welcoming atmosphere, led by chief instructors Peter Bernath Sensei and Penny Bernath Sensei.<\/p>\n

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Kids Program<\/h4><\/div>
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Year-round martial arts classes and school break camps for ages 4+. Our exciting curriculum incorporates self defense, personal development, and mindfulness.<\/p>\n

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About Us<\/h4><\/div>
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A community dedicated to studying Aikido for self-defense and personal development through the integration of mind, body and spirit.<\/p>\n

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News & Events<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]
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Claude Berthiaume Sensei Memorial<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Florida Aikikai says goodbye<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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BRING YOUR FAMILY TO CLASS WEEK!<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Join your child on the mat and experience Aikido together!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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2026 Florida Winter Camp<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Florida Winter Camp 2026 \u2022 Nov 6-8 \u2022 Featuring Osawa Sensei and the USAF Technical Committee.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Kids School Break Camps<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Fun, energetic, and educational! Two Aikido classes per day, meditation, Japanese, crafts, games, and more!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Adult Intro Package<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

$100 Intro Package for Adults<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Classes for 4 year olds<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Little Samurai Aikido classes for 4 year olds on Tuesdays at 4 p.m.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Private Classes<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Private classes for kids, teens, adults, families, or groups<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Interview with Penny Sensei<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Read Penny Sensei's interview about Aikido and Florida Winter Camp.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan (1938-2023)<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

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