Aikido New London County - Waterford, Connecticut

Nicole O.

Sensei Crystal is wonderful to work with, she is a very passionate instructor. She really loves teaching children and her classes are always fun and engaging. There is a nice area for parents to sit and relax and watch their children. I would definitely recommend signing up for classes at Aikido!

Patrick M.

Sensi Crystal has been a wonderful influence on our son. After he expressed an interest in Aikido, it was amazing to find this dojo in our area. He enjoys each class and smiles his way through his lessons. Sensi is passionate about Aikido and her students. I highly recommend this school.

Joe H.

My kids were fortunate to be trained by Sensei Crystal before she opened her own dojo. In addition to being a highly skilled aikido instructor, she has the unique ability to make things engaging for kids, and to role model important life lessons in the context of martial arts. I viewed her kids program as a "life skills" program for kids, that incorporated physical, mental, emotional and community building skills. If you are considering martial arts training for your children, you'd have a tough time finding a better Sensei than Ms. Crystal.

John S.

Krystal invited me to her improved mobility class and it challenged my flexibility and balance. She took her time to make sure I was learning the movements. Highly Recommend as she is a great teacher!

Alicia B.

Crystal does a great job breaking down the basics. She runs a very impressive business and is an asset to our community. Excited to try out some more of their classes!

John C.

I have practiced Aikido for almost 40 years and have trained at five different dojos and visited several others. This is probably the best dojo I have found. Sensei Crystal Aldrich is a well rounded and energized teacher who is deceptively gentle-seeming and impressively dynamic. Further, she has developed a dojo with the best and friendliest attitude toward training and acceptance I have experienced in my time on the mat. Being a sensei is a tough job and Sensei Aldrich handles it well. For what it's worth, the proportion of women to men in the dojo is higher than anywhere I have previously trained and is a testament to Sensei Aldrich's presence and appeal. The dojo is also very kid friendly. She builds her students up, both by her encouraging attitude and her dedication to the core principles of Aikido. Dues are pretty modest and include a fledgling deshi program (more intense and wide ranging training). I cannot recommend this dojo too highly. It is a gem.

Nathan F.

Nothing but good to say. I bring one of my kids here and he has grown under Sensei's teaching. Her way with kids, especially young kids is exactly what they need. Prices are fair, location is easy to get to, the establishment is clean and well kept.

I highly recommend this business.

MELANIE H.

Crystal Sensei is a great teacher. She has the ability to be strict and firm while seeing the spark in each child on the mat. She will follow a correction to a child's form with a compliment during the next form. My ten yr old has learned so much! This dojo feels like home