Business Details
23 Years
experience
Martial Arts Training for Peace and Wellness in Scarsdale
Since 2003, Still Mind Aikido Westchester NY has provided Westchester County with traditional martial arts training rooted in peace, wellness, and self-development. Our dojo specializes in Aikido and Tai Chi, offering programs for adults, children, and seniors that emphasize non-competitive learning, conflict resolution, and physical health. Founded on principles of ethical practice and lineage-based instruction, we prioritize time-tested methods that connect students to the original teachings of martial arts masters. Our certified instructors bring decades of experience, ensuring students receive authentic training that balances technical precision with character development. We serve the community through flexible class schedules, sliding-scale fees, and a commitment to making martial arts accessible to all.By integrating physical practice with mindfulness, we help students cultivate inner peace while acquiring practical self-defense skills. Our approach extends beyond combat, focusing on holistic benefits like improved relationships, accident prevention, and lifelong wellness. As a nonprofit organization, we maintain transparency and prioritize community impact over profit. With over 20 years of combined experience in martial arts and 17 years serving Westchester, we remain dedicated to preserving the integrity of traditional practices while adapting to modern needs. Our facility in Scarsdale offers both in-person and online classes, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners.
Services
Aikido Classes
Tai Chi Classes
Kids Aikido
Women's Self Defense
Yoga Classes
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer non-competitive martial arts training rooted in traditional Japanese and Chinese practices.
- Our instructors have over 20 years of combined experience in Aikido and Tai Chi lineages.
- We provide sliding-scale fees and family discounts for accessible community education.
- Our curriculum integrates physical technique with ethical development and conflict resolution.
- We offer both in-person and online Tai Chi classes for flexible learning options.
Services
Aikido Classes
Aikido teaches self-defense through non-competitive, flowing movements that redirect aggression without harm. Our curriculum develops physical coordination, balance, and conflict resolution skills while preserving traditional Japanese martial arts principles. Students learn falling techniques, weapon forms, and partner drills in a supportive environment.
Tai Chi Classes
Tai Chi combines slow, deliberate movements with breath control to improve health, flexibility, and mental clarity. Based on Yang Style lineage, our classes emphasize traditional forms, meridian system activation, and self-defense applications while promoting stress reduction and chronic condition management.
Kids Aikido
Children's Aikido uses playful partner activities to teach coordination, focus, and respectful interaction. Classes develop motor skills, confidence, and non-aggressive conflict resolution through age-appropriate games and foundational martial arts techniques adapted from Japanese training methods.
Women's Self Defense
This program focuses on situational awareness and de-escalation techniques to prevent dangerous encounters. Instruction emphasizes creating safe distance, verbal boundary-setting, and practical escape methods while maintaining Aikido's principle of minimizing harm to attackers.
Yoga Classes
Our yoga instruction integrates physical postures with breathwork and meditation to cultivate mental stillness and bodily awareness. Classes emphasize alignment principles that complement martial arts training while reducing stress and improving overall vitality through traditional mind-body connections.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in traditional Aikido and Yang Style Tai Chi, with additional offerings in yoga and self-defense programs.
Are classes available for beginners?
Yes, all our programs welcome beginners with progressive curricula designed for all skill levels and physical abilities.
Do you offer family discounts?
Yes, we provide generous family discounts for multiple members attending classes together.
Can I try a class before committing?
Yes, we offer free trial classes to help you experience our programs before enrollment.
Are online classes available?
Yes, we provide online Tai Chi classes while maintaining in-person Aikido instruction at our Scarsdale facility.
What are your instructor qualifications?
Our instructors maintain direct lineages to martial arts founders and hold advanced ranks in their respective disciplines.
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