The MAT Center - The Martial Art Training Center

We teach kids to stay calm, set boundaries, and handle bullying-without becoming aggressive. Our kids are: Ready, Steady, Strong!

The throw at the end is executed with perfection. Great show of some common principles shared with Aikido applied in a different context.

This move left his opponent AND the crowd open mouthed! 😮

The first of many... | Michael Black The first of many...

Thoughts?

The first of many... | Michael Black The first of many...

Whew, what a weekend! We held a seminar celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Aikido organization - Aikido Shimbokukai - at my dojo, Great Lakes Aikido, and a ton of people showed up. We had amazing opportunities to learn from four separate Shihan (master teachers), trained over 15 hours on the mat, rekindled decades old friendships, and began new friendships. Now it's time to rest, reflect, and renew our commitment to continue training. Thanks to everyone who attended, and I look forward to seeing you again. Masagatsu Agatsu! 🙂

Just got back from Chicago. Myself, Scott, Paul, Mintcho, John, and Austin represent Shinjinkan Dojo.

Whew, what a weekend! We held a seminar celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Aikido organization - Aikido Shimbokukai - at my dojo, Great Lakes Aikido, and a ton of people showed up. We had amazing opportunities to learn from four separate Shihan (master teachers), trained over 15 hours on the mat, rekindled decades old friendships, and began new friendships. Now it's time to rest, reflect, and renew our commitment to continue training. Thanks to everyone who attended, and I look forward to seeing you again. Masagatsu Agatsu! 🙂