About
Us Aikido Of Westchester was founded
in 1997. We are affiliated with The United States Aikido Federation
and The Aikikai World Headquarters in Japan. Our purpose is
to provide instruction in the martial art of Aikido according
to the principles of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba.
Classes are taught 7 days a week by chief instructor Douglas
Firestone, 6th dan, Shidoin (certified instructor). Firestone
sensei has over 26 years of experience in Aikido. He is a
full time professional Aikido teacher, devoting all of his
efforts to the instruction and advancement of the art. He
also teaches at The New York Aikikai – the USAF headquarters,
and continues to study under the direction of Shihan Yoshimitsu
Yamada, 8th dan, Chairman of the USAF and direct student
of Morihei Ueshiba. In addition to Aikido, Firestone sensei
teaches the arts
of Japanese swordsmanship: Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu, Zen
Nihon Batto Do Renmei and it's equivalent, the US Batto Do
Federation curriculum.
His wife Sylvie Firestone is a 3rd dan, Fuku-Shidoin and also
teaches Aikido at the Westchester dojo.
Location:
100 Mamaroneck Ave., 2nd floor,
White Plains, NY 10601
