Best Aikido Club Murrieta Near Me

4worldlovers: Aikido is the art of safely controlling and redirecting conflict. Of remaining calm and dignified under pressure. It’s about more than just self protection. It’s a path of personal refinement and self discovery.


Aikido is born from the rich tradition of Japanese martial arts including judo, jiu Jitsu, karate, iaido (sword) and jodo (staff). Elements of all of these are in Aikido.


In Aikido, physical actions are seen as an expression of kokoro, the heart or spirit. The goal of Aikido is to find a path beyond winning or losing. It’s a way that forges and polishes the spirit, builds unity between people and cultivates strength, harmony and compassion.


Aikido is based on the natural movement of the body. Through regular training you develop focus, strength, balance, mobility and flexibility helping you to improve your life both physically and spiritually.


Greenwood Aikido provides a beautiful, welcoming place to learn and grow. Our students include men and women, from young adults to their sixties and beyond. Training can be vigorous, but always in the spirit of respect, personal growth and mutual benefit.


Together aikido can be translated as “The Way of Unifying Forces,” “The Way Of Harmonious Spirit” or simply “The Way Of Harmony.” Aikido is both a physical and a philosophical practice of transforming budo (martial art) into a path of peace and mutual coexistence.


“In judo there are throws. In karate kicks and punches. In kendo there is the sword. This is all contained in aikido. The essence of all Japanese martial arts is contained in aikido.”

Philip Greenwood is an expert in the art of aikido and iaido (Japanese sword). He Is a 6th degree black belt in Aikido and fifth degree black belt in iaido under Koji Yoshida Shihan in Toyama, Japan. Greenwood Sensei teaches Aikido in the tradition of Shoji Nishio and is President of Nishikaze Aikido Society of America, official organization of Nishio Aikido in the U.S.

In addition to his more than 45 years in Aikido he has also studied Okinawan Kempo Karate, Judo and Jiu Jitsu. His view is that Aikido should integrate a broad understanding of martial arts while expressing harmony and a peaceful, compassionate heart.

Heather Greenwood is a 2nd degree black belt in aikido and a 3rd degree black belt in iaido. She brings great skill, passion and a warm and happy spirit to the dojo!

She loves new adventures, cooking, hiking and has a great love for Japanese culture and Japanese arts and crafts. Visit her personal blog at http://heathergreenwood.wordpress.com/.

Will Sandoval holds the rank of 1st degree black belt in aikido and a 2nd degree black belt in iaido. He was first introduced to Aikido while attending college in the late 1980’s. His training took a break soon after he graduated and began his professional career in the Software/IT field. After years of increasing back problems, he came to Greenwood Sensei for chiropractic care in late 2015. He was then able to integrate Aikido training back into his regular routine with Greenwood Sensei. Will says, “This has been one of best decisions I could have made to help promote healthy living at this point in my life.”

Michael Jacob holds the rank of 1st degree black belt in both aikido and iaido. He began martial arts by studying Taekwondo and Hapkido for 14 years as taught by Richard Crobarger. While employed in law enforcement, Michael was an instructor for 9 years in use of force and arrest and control techniques as taught by Robert Koga, a system based on Aikido. Michael began training in Aikido under Greenwood Sensei in 2016.

Gary Lehman holds the ranks of 1st degree black belt in aikido. He began training in Aikido and Iaido with Greenwood Sensei in 2003 until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2007. He returned to study again from 2014-16 until a career opportunity took him to Northern California. In 2020 he decided to return to Temecula to resume training. “I credit Aikido with allowing me to maintain a healthy and positive lifestyle after my time in the service. This is a truly magnificent way of life that I look forward to continuing for years to come!”

4worldlovers: ​At MBJJC, we teach the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, giving you practical self-defense techniques while helping you achieve your personal fitness goals. Much of what is learned in our Club translates to everyday life. Students often see positive changes in their life on and off the mats.


We welcome all levels of experience, from beginners with zero experience to high-level practitioners. Our in-depth program doesn't solely focus on competition, students help each other and work together to achieve their goals. We teach the core self-defense aspects of Jiu Jitsu.

4worldlovers: And I'm the owner of Sky Martial Arts. When I was a child, I began my martial arts journey and the positive impact it had on my life was remarkable. It was always my dream to someday own my own school in Murrieta, Wildomar & Moreno Valley and create an enjoyable environment for students to improve their fitness while building the confidence they can carry into their everyday lives. Take advantage of one of our amazing web specials today - join us as we empower ourselves and our community with martial arts!

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