"Manifest yang in your right hand. Balance it with the yin of your left. And guide your partner."
- Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido, The Art of Peace

Welcome The Rochester Phoenix Aikido & Fitness Club is Rochester's New Yorks traditional Aikido center. It was founded in November 2002, as the Rochester Aikido Club, by Pavel "Pasha" Rott. He taught for nearly a year until, in September 2003, he moved to Portland, Oregon. Vic Williams assumed the teaching duties and day-to-day running of the club. Clyde Takeguchi shihan, chief instructor of Capital Aikikai, provides Capital Aikikai Federation (CAF) grading and technical support.

Beginner/Intro to Aikido courses Saturday, Sep 4 and 11 from 10am - 1pm. This course is aimed at beginners and people interested in trying aikido for the first time so, bring your friends. Graded students are invited along to assist. Questions call Vic (585) 576-0286 New incentives: New students (beginners) that attend 30 days in first 3 months will get one month free. Anyone attending 75 days between September 1 and New year will get free Capital Aikido Federation membership for 2011. New Class Schedule starts on Sepetember Click to check it