New To Aikido?

Two Ways To Begin

6-Week Intro Program ·
A structured beginning

Wednesdays 5:30–6:45 PM ·

$99

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September 9th to October 14

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4 weeks + uniform for $125

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Children’s Intro

4 weeks for $99

Help your child build confidence, focus, and respect in a safe, supportive dojo. Our martial art introductory program includes:

4 weeks of classes
Free Uniform
only $99

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00pm

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Discover a martial art with meaning.

Our Dojo offers experienced, safe and dedicated instruction for men and women of all ages. We also have a children’s program dedicated to teaching skills to last a lifetime. Aikido is a practice for people who want more than competition and violence. Discover fun, fitness, community, and purpose that will change your life. All new members are given the tools they need to be successful in their practice.

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Upcoming

Seminars & Events

Maine Summer Teacher Retreat 2026
August, 5 to 9- Teachers Retreat 2026! Our theme this summer is… Read More
BRINGING SAOTOME SENSEI’S LEGACY FORWARD
November, 13-15 - Bill Gleason Sensei and Tres Hofmeister Sensei will co… Read More
Maine Spring Teachers Retreat 2026
May 14-17, 2026 - Our theme for this Spring Retreat is Exploring… Read More
Adult kyu test dates
Upcoming kyu test date November 6th 2025 Read More

Recent Articles

Say goodbye to “just relax”
Relaxing on demand is not easy, especially when you are newer to… Read More
Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion in Aikido
Working with a partner and the practice of connection push us to… Read More
CAN WE GET THERE FASTER?
How can we streamline our progress in Aikido? We all learn differently… Read More
AIKIDO IN THE TIME OF CORONA
The ups and downs of adjusting to a new kind of practice… Read More
Balance From Destruction: Secret Teachings of O Sensei
Koppo is the “dark side” of Aikido training. Yes, the purpose of… Read More
Training with Confidence and Humility
Looking for the right balance in aikido practice. Read More

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   Steven Benjamin 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful dojo. Recommend without reservAtion
  
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   Terry Richmond 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love this dojo, this community.  Aikido is a great wonderful art and I encourage everyone to come check it out!
  
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   Matt Lax 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An absolutely amazing place. Spacious and very well equiped. Learn martial arts and self-defense in a friendly, safe, and clean environment. Inspirational teachers. Built my strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence…though that barely scratches the surface of how training Aikido here has improved my life.

If you are thinking of starting or currently practice yoga, marital arts (including MMA, Judo, Jujitsu / BJJ, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Muay Thai, Iaido, and others), Tai Chi, or dance for fitness or exercise like zumba or pole dancing, and even if you are just looking to learn or improve meditation, you should really try Aikido of Maine. It brings together the positive benefits of those activities into one. You can have fun, get a great workout, and improve your body and mind all at once.
  
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   Aikido Kenkyukai International, USA 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Aikido of Maine is the premier dojo of Portland. I’ve known Gary sensei and Anya sensei for 30 years and i’m continually impressed by their dedication to the art and ongoing work to offer high-quality, international caliber training to their community.
  
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   Reed Copsey, Jr. 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing dojo. Great children's programs too!
  
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   Henry R 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome dojo
  
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   Jean-Francois Cloutier 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic teachers and a warm, friendly community that's very welcoming to beginners. It is my happy place.
  
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  Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, 
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"To injure an opponent is to injure yourself"

Morihei Ueshiba

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