Recently, my brother (whom is living temporarily in New Hampshire) said that when he gets back to Tampa, he wants to start training in Aikido with me. I told him, "Why wait??" and found some links to send him via e-mail regarding some dojos in his area. I'm not sure I'm happy with what I have found. Can anyone let me know what they think of these dojos based on their websites I have included below?? It's the senseis that "bother" me. The dojos that are not included with a website are listed with their general info, and I tend to lean towards them because they seem more formal and traditional. The University club concerns me because they seem to have more interest and training in Judo rather than Aikido, and therefore I am a little sceptical about their qualifications.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~aiki/
The other website is to a dojo that is founded by a sensei that seems to have dark interests.
http://www.blacksword.net/
Dojo: <b>Kazoku Dojo</b>
Address: 52 Center Rd; Canterbury NH 03224
State: NH, United States
Phone: (603) 783-9829
Instructor(s): Michael Donnelly, 3rd dan; Peter Riendeau, 1st Dan
E-mail: riendeau@totalnetnh.net
Schedule: By appointment only
Affiliation: Shudokan Martial Arts Association
Updated: 11. Nov, 2000
Dojo: <b>Upper Valley Aikikai</b>
Address: Outback Barn, Thetford, NH
State: NH, United States
Phone: (603) 643 0792
Instructor(s): Michael Forman
E-mail: uvaikido@yahoo.com
Affiliation: USAF
Updated: 13. Mar, 2000
What do you think??
Chris