Aikido of Ramapo Valley (ARV) is a traditional Aikido dojo committed to teaching and promoting the martial art of Aikido.
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art, based on the principle of merging with an attacker, redirecting the energy and skillfully leading a conflict to a peaceful resolution.
Developing the ability to blend with an incoming force requires the cultivation of awareness, mind-body-spirit unification, and deep observation. Through learning how to harmonize with an attack and diffuse it, we learn how to harmonize and be one with life itself.
The path of Aikido aims towards letting go of the resistive pattern,
constantly flow and intuitively adapt to all circumstances.
We offer classes seven days a week, focusing on empty-hand Aikido, Aiki-weapons, and Zen meditation.
ARV is a member of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF) and the International Aikido Federation (IAF).
We are also a group member of Zen Garland, an international spiritual community.