Fairfield, Iowa · Est. Tradition

A life of harmony
through the way of aikido.

We strongly believe that everyone should be able to have a life of harmony with others. Whether you're just a beginner or an advanced student needing guidance, let's explore harmony together.

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Our Way

Training in the art of harmony.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art rooted not in conflict, but in resolving it: a practice of meeting force with calm awareness, and turning conflict into connection.

At the Fairfield School of Aikido we welcome practitioners of every age and experience level. Our dojo is a place to sharpen the body, settle the mind, and study the principles of blending, centering, and non-resistance. Together, on the mat, every Saturday.

We are a proud member of the United States Aikido Federation, training in the tradition of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba.

Students in seiza beneath calligraphy and a portrait of O-Sensei
合 · Ai

Blending

To meet a partner's motion and join it rather than oppose it. This blending is the first principle of aikido.

気 · Ki

Centered Energy

We train movement that flows from a calm, grounded center rather than from tension or force.

道 · Dō

The Path

Aikido is a lifelong study. Beginners and senior students share the mat and learn from one another.

Weekly Practice

Every Saturday and Wednesday on the mat.

Classes meet weekly at the BU Building (the old St. Mary's school) in downtown Fairfield. Drop in to observe, or arrive ten minutes early to try a class.

Ages 6 – 13

Children's Class

Saturdays · 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A focused, friendly hour and a half of falling safely, learning basic technique, working with a partner, and building confidence.

Teens & Adults

Adult Class

Saturdays · 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Foundational forms, partner practice, and an introduction to weapons (jo and bokken). All experience levels welcome.

Ages 55+

Senior Aikido

Wednesdays · 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A measured, low-impact practice focused on balance, posture, and joint mobility: aikido principles adapted for lifelong students.

Try your first class free. Gi not required. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Member · United States Aikido Federation
Visit · Train · Begin

Step onto the mat.

The best way to learn aikido is to come watch a class, meet the instructor, and try a session. Reach out by phone, email, or stop by on a Saturday morning.

Chief Instructor

Sensei Motier Haskins (6th Degree Shihan)

Address
BU Building · Old St. Mary's School
Room 201, East Room, 2nd Level
404 N Third St
Fairfield, IA 52556
Email
motiervanessa@hotmail.com
Phone
641-455-6568
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Senior Instructors

Teaching alongside Sensei Haskins each week and helping carry on the dojo's tradition of practice.

Sensei David Todt (Shodan)

641-919-9304

Sensei Mary Dickins (Shodan)

641-919-5220