Rock Water Aikikai

I first met Martin Sensei quite a few years before he became Sensei. It was via a few seminars thru the years. We kept in contact thru FB. I practiced in New West aikikai where my Sensei retired this year. After 1 & 1/2 years of lock down & no training, had a chance to visit Martin Sensei's class last week. I didn't participate, only as an audience.
As class progressed, I noticed the facial expressions of my fellow young aikidokas ( as I am in my late 60s ) full of positve energies. Not one shred of aggressiveness. Total cooperation with each other. As I sat there watching, my memories of that feeling of by gone years came rushing back. I became envious & a little sad for myself that my home dojo is more or less dissolved & to come across a dojo that I find inspiring is very special to me. My Sensei always supported me to visit other dojos, regardless of styles. To feel & get inspired from different Senseis. And I'm grateful for the experiences. The guidance of a Sensei I can connect with in training is most valuable.
I found a dojo with Martin Sensei that I can only participate in spirit. That made me somewhat heavy heart. But happy to find it.
Kudos to you. Sensei Martin.

Five stars for Rock Water Aikikai!

The classes are impeccably run with consistent lesson structure, regular rotation of techniques, and the perfect balance of fun and discipline. the head Sensei is kind, enthusiastic, and highly respected by the students. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that the dojo stayed open whenever possible during the pandemic and were amazingly quick to change gears to online or outdoor classes when in person classes were not possible.

The best part about Rock Water Aikikai, in my opinion, is the great flexibility and individuality offered in a structured environment, which has allowed my neurodiverse child to thrive in a martial art that they love. Rock Water has created a warm, inclusive community and the students genuinely want to be there.

Rock Wayer welcomed our daughter with open arms and she returns from each lesson giddy with excitement. Communication with the organization is excellent. Rave reviews all around!!

My daughter is so happy to be part of this dojo! Martin and his team are kind, warm and capable. We are grateful for the focus on community, values, and of course, the teaching children self defense. My daughter is having a blast and so grateful. Martin has gone above and beyond and even during COVID has had excellent set up to ensure safety. We really appreciate this as this outlet is important for our daughter, especially now. Thanks!

Rock Water Aikikai is a special place like no other. My daughter considers it her second home and her classmates like family. What is also incredible is their opportunity to see leadership in action. The founder (Sensei Martin Moreau) has role modeled all that he teaches and is an inspiration to all, children and adults alike.