Welcome to North Texas Aikido

North Texas Aikido is a free-standing Iwama-style Aikido dojo located in Allen, Texas.

North Texas Aikido

Russell Alvey Shihan dojo cho

rokudan (6th dan) aikikai

Join us to practice aikido in peaceful surroundings near the shores of Lake Lavon.

For over 30 years, North Texas Aikido has served the community with Iwama-Style Aikido in a safe, friendly atmosphere that fosters learning and development at a pace tailored to each individual student.

Join us for serious training in the peaceful and effective martial art of Aikido, at our free-standing dojo set back amongst the woods and plains of our eight-acre oasis away from the noise and distractions of city life.

Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.

Iwama Style Aikido is the style of aikido that was taught at the Iwama dojo by the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, the lineage of which passed on through Morihiro Saito Shihan, a close student of O-Sensei, who was given responsibility over the Iwama dojo after O-Sensei's death.

Directions

North Texas Aikido is located on the shores of Lake Lavon between Lucas and Culleoka on East Lucas Road (FM 3286), 8.5 miles east of Central Expressway (I-75).

From Plano/Allen

From North Central Expressway (I-75), head east on Bethany Road towards Lucas. Continue east as Bethany turns into West Lucas Road (County Road 263). At the intersection of West Lucas Road, East Lucas Road, and Southview Drive (look for the Lucas Foods "BAIT SANDWICHES" store) turn left and head east on East Lucas Road (FM 3286). After you cross the first bridge over Lake Lavon, our driveway is 1/4 mile on your right.

Address

North Texas Aikido
2150 East Lucas Road
Allen TX 75002

Support the North Texas Aikido Dojo

North Texas Aikido is the largest free-standing purpose-built Aikido dojo in Texas. You can make a direct donation to support the dojo. Your generous donation will directly support the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the dojo.

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