Many of us are looking for a better way – to maximize our potential, improve our physical fitness, our mental and emotional strength. Many of us would also like to have the self-confidence and the ability to protect ourselves and our families as peaceful people in a sometimes threatening world. If you are interested in learning martial arts and self-defense, while developing to your full potential in a fun and positive environment, the Martial Way could be for you. With the Martial Way, you will learn practical self-defense using the principles of Aikido as the core foundation. Aikido is a Japanese martial art that uses a person’s weight, energy and momentum – along with take-downs, joint locks and pins – to neutralize the attack, and disarm and control the attacker. We combine the tradition and culture of an established martial art with contemporary situations and attacks of today to provide you with a fun and effective way to become more confident and self-assured.  Aikido is not just a martial art….it is a martial WAY. While you are learning techniques and methods to counter an opponent’s attack, you are also developing self-awareness, mental and physical fitness, and confidence during periods of stress and intensity when they are most needed. It is healthy exercise and terrific training for adults and children 8 and up, and for families and individuals of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds.