sempai Archives - Windsong Dojo

Sempai/Kohai and Organic Relationships

by Nick Lowry Senpai/Kohai describes a relationship of seniority and responsibility that is used in traditional dojos to help define the roles that we fulfill in training together. Senpai is basically “senior” who is entrusted to act as a mentor … Read More

Testimonials

Tradition meets science in the arts of self defense. Awesome in every way.

Wayne G.

I think that it’s a bodacious place with excellent people from the top down to the beginner.

Richard P.

Love this place. Great techniques taught by even better people. Super fun learning the judo throws and grappling.

Jake W.

This is an excellent place learn different arts from a great group of people. They have many classes daily to attend to make it easy for those with busy schedules!

Steve R.

Knowledgeable instructors who treat you like family. The goal is to learn each art without getting injured in the process.

Nate M.

Everyone is like family. You won’t find better teachers or people anywhere.

Tristan K.

Excellent learning environment = respect, awesome attitude,great instructors, fun experience, Sensei Lowry is outstanding !

John B.

I was quite surprised by the size and atmosphere of this Dojo. VERY friendly people to train with, especially Lowry Sensei himself. He always made sure we were comfortable, very hospitable, and made himself very accessible. I CAN’T wait to go there again!!! I highly recommend this Dojo for serious training.

Art M.

Highly skills and knowledgeable instructors. Im happy.

Nam M.

This is such a great place. Of course, the Aikido techniques are sound, but the people and practitioners are some of the finest people I have ever met. You will have fun and learn a lot about yourself as well.

Eric F.