About this gym
Aikido of Cincinnati is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 and affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation, the largest Aikido association in America headed by Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan. The head instructor is Charlie McGinnis Sensei, Nanadan (7th degree Black Belt) and Shihan (Master Aikido Instructor). The dojo has many students and 46 black belts. There are over 20 classes offered each week, each lasting about an hour and a half; students may attend as many classes as they like (2-3 per week recommended). New students should attend at least one beginner class per week. The dojo also offers Shotokan Karate, Kendo, and Iaido programs, plus a dedicated Youth Program.
Classes offered
Class schedule
- Drop-in OKKarate - All-Levels8:30 AM–10:00 AM · Ruben Fung
- Drop-in OKKarate - Intermediate / Advanced9:30 AM–11:00 AM · Ruben Fung
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels11:00 AM–12:30 PM · Charlie Ellis, Dan Cardona
- Drop-in OKAikido - Beginners6:30 PM–8:00 PM · Gene Sowles
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels12:00 PM–1:30 PM · Mike Henson
- Drop-in OKAikido - Youth5:00 PM–6:30 PM · Jason Neumann, Yoko Nomura
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels6:30 PM–8:00 PM · Charlie McGinnis
- Drop-in OKKarate Youth5:15 PM–6:45 PM · Ruben Fung
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels6:30 PM–8:00 PM · Susan Monroe
- Drop-in OKKendo7:45 PM–9:15 PM · Chris George
- Drop-in OKAikido - Youth5:00 PM–6:30 PM · Jason Neumann, Yoko Nomura
- Drop-in OKAikido Intermediate / Advanced6:30 PM–8:00 PM · Charlie McGinnis
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels12:00 PM–1:30 PM · Pat Patton
- Drop-in OKIaido7:00 PM–8:30 PM · Chris George
- Drop-in OKAikido - All Levels10:00 AM–11:30 AM · Charlie McGinnis
- Drop-in OKAikido - Youth12:00 PM–1:30 PM · Jason Neumann, Yoko Nomura
- Drop-in OKKarate - All-Levels1:30 PM–3:00 PM · Ruben Fung
- Drop-in OKKarate - Intermediate / Advanced2:30 PM–4:00 PM · Ruben Fung
Membership & pricing
Monthly Dues
PopularStandard monthly membership dues; discounts available for family memberships.