TESTIMONIALS
“Before Aikido, I trained in Taekwondo, then Karate. I've been fortunate to train with some great teachers, and none better than at Multnomah Aikikai. The level of instruction is world-class and the students are wonderful. The dojo is as much a community as a place to learn a martial art and I deeply appreciate having both.”
-Greg C.
"This place is like a family atmosphere with people and instructors who care for you beyond just what you learn in class. They feed into your growth as a more fully realized human being. I might add this is all done in the spirit of love and encouragement. Necessary ingredients for true growth.”
-Sanders A.
“Van Amburgh Sensei brings a passion, generosity, and commitment to her students that I greatly admire and have felt deeply supported by. Since starting here, I feel grateful for the new dimensions that have opened up within my practice. Training with Van Amburgh Sensei has deepened my commitment to the art. Also, there is a strong spirit of comradery at Multnomah Aikikai that I really appreciate. It feels like a strong anchor for my life, a place where I work through fear and frustration, and recenter myself while working with others on the mat.”
-Harmony E.
“At Multnomah Aikikai, the sense of community is unmistakable. The instructors are not only skilled but deeply caring, and the senpai go out of their way to support new students with patience and respect. Everyone trains with a spirit of cooperation, not competition. It’s a place where etiquette, awareness, and mutual growth are as much a part of the practice as the techniques themselves. If you're looking for a dojo that embodies both excellent instruction and genuine community, Multnomah Aikikai is it.”
-Dennis V.
“The dojo has been a great place to be where I can stay present throughout my week as the challenges of my personal life keep coming. It serves as a safe place where I'm surrounded by like-minded people who all share the same interest not only in practice, but bettering themselves and each other.”
-Iaido Student
“I had never trained in a martial art before joining Multnomah Aikikai. I was scared and nervous to try it for the first time, but the atmosphere there was helpful and welcoming from day one…I highly recommend this dojo to anyone who is interested in either aikido or learning a martial art for the first time.”