students Archives - Windsong Dojo

Aikido: Advice for the Kyu Grades

Jim Ellison (original post from Spiritual Gravity blog) In our dojo, we have four levels between white and black belts: yonkyu (green belt), sankyu (brown belt), nikyu (brown belt), and ikkyu (brown belt with black stripe). While these are still … Read More

Learning Teaching and the Way to Mastery

In 2001 I instituted “black belt choice” weeks into our dojo curriculum– this helped develop autonomy and creativity amongst my senior ranks and helped them grow into their own as teachers. It was an experiment and I liked how it worked and wrote the following:

Testimonials

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.

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

John B.

I travel from Fl. to learn at this dojo, and will continue to do so.

David S. - Florida

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

Nate M.

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

Jake W.

I came from a program where they really didn’t seem to want me. When I walked into Windsong, I was greeted, my questions were answered, and I was welcomed to participate. So, at Windsong: I was welcomed. I was included. I was accepted. I was instructed with patience. My progress was celebrated. I felt a balance of encouragement and challenge. No matter what age I reach, I will still be working on applications from what I learned at Windsong.

Danny V. - Oklahoma

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

Tristan K.

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

Wayne G.

Home!!!

George S.

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

Richard P.