Location

3357 Liberty Road *
Villa Rica, Ga 30180
*Right side door entrance
of Cross & Sons Plumbing
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Schedule

Tues: 7pm - 9pm
Thurs: 7pm - 9pm
Sat: 10am - 12pm
Other Classes as Scheduled

See Aikido in Action

Watch a class | View Aikido videos

The best way to get a feel for Aikido is to see it in action, prospective students should come in to watch class and meet our instructor. After you have checked out our website and you are ready to check us out or get started, stop by and visit a class. Guests are always welcome and questions are encouraged. Remember, there are no contracts and there is no pressure to join.

Try Out A Class

Join us on the mat, no obligation.

Prospective students are welcome to join us on the mat to tryout a few classes without obligation. Come meet some new people and experience Suenaka Style Aikido first-hand. We'll be happy to answer your questions during your visit. Should you decide to give our classes a try, you will be introduced to body movement, mechanics and various principles of Aikido. You will participate at a very slow pace and will work with our most senior students and instructors. We offer you a beginner friendly environment to begin your study.

Membership

If after a couple classes you decided to join, than monthly dues are $45 a month with zero sign-up fees an no contract.

Uniform

Suenaka-Ha Uniforms can be purchased through us if you are a member. Or you may purchase one from any online store that offers Aikido Uniforms (GI). Here are a few options that some members have found or used as well as some things to keep in mind when making your purchase.

Villa Rica Aikido, Martial Arts

Welcome to the Villa Rica Aikido, we are a Martial Arts School located in Villa Rica Georgia about 10 minutes from Douglasville and 25 minutes from Dallas Ga. We are a family friendly martial arts school that teaches Suenaka-Ha Aikido. However we have from time to time incorporated elements of Karate, Taekwondo and other martial arts into instruction. The later of which are only on occasion and as a means to better understand the martial arts as a whole or how to perform proper attacks which are necessary in training efficient defense. Our Chief instructor Shihan Gene Cross is a 5th Dan in Aikido and also holds 5th degree in Tae Kwon Do.

Women's Self Defense Class

We do not have any Women's Self Defense Classes scheduled at this time, please check back in the future. See who attended the last class on Facebook

Aikido Overview

Aikido training not only incorporates physical conditioning, but also places great emphasis on the development of positive human qualities: compassion, courage, endurance, and inner strength. In this spirit, Aikido training is undertaken with the goal of improving the individual and thereby society as a whole. Aikido does not rely on speed or force, but rather uses joint locks, pinning techniques, and throws to control a person safely and Application of an Aikido Technique without serious injury. While Suenaka-Ha Aikido is an effective martial art for self-defense, it also offers a positive philosophy that includes the concept of unification of mind and body. Many of the things you learn on the mat will also enhance activities in your daily life. The techniques of Aikido include a focus on taking your opponents balance and redirecting his own energy. Generally speaking, your strength becomes greater then that of your attackers by using the force and strength they provide to you alongside the applied elements of centrifugal force. This approach provides a very powerful means of self-defense, without the requirement for physical strength. In fact, one of the key elements of Aikido is the ability to stay relaxed and centered in the face of adversity.

Our Philosophy

At Villa Rica Aikido in West Georgia, we believe in martial arts as a means of self-defense, personal and spiritual growth. For us, the study of martial arts is not just a hobby or pastime, but also a lifelong path of physical, mental, and spiritual development. We train techniques that work, regardless of the strength or size of our opponents. We focus on thorough practice and mastery of the essentials rather than mere memorization of techniques. We question, research, test, and revise every aspect of our study in order to become true masters of the art. We train hard on the mat and treat each other like family off of it. We believe that the only path to mastery is diligent practice and proper attitude.

Additional Benefits of Aikido

In addition to being an excellent form of self-defense and martial art, Aikido classes are also an excellent aerobic activity that offers the following health benefits:

Body toning
Sharper mental focus
Improved Confidence
Harmony and Accord

Weight loss
Stress reduction
Greater flexibility
Increased stamina