Welcome to Aikido of Denton!

Aikido of Denton was founded in 1995 by James Goeman as a University of North Texas Recreational Sports Club. It met twice a week on the UNT campus as a service to the students. In 1997, Aikido of Denton moved into its present location at 307 S. Locust St. and opened its doors to the Denton community at large.

Presently under the instruction of John Thompson and Jeff Hodges, Aikido of Denton has grown into its own as a participating and important part of the Denton and Texas Aikido community. We offer regular adult classes, children's classes, and private introductory classes for groups (by appointment). As an associate under Aikido of Dallas, we are internationally affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation Eastern Region and to Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan.

Aikido of Denton is a not-for-profit educational organization whose mission is to spread the teaching throughout the community. Aikido of Denton members study Aikido and its philosophy. Instructors teach on a volunteer basis, to honor the responsibility they accepted by taking on the role of Aikido practitioner. All dues go to cover the expenses of offering Aikido to the community.