Kayla Feder Sensei
Chief Instructor
A warm and loving teacher who has trained continuously for 47 years and who's style supports the individual growth of each student.
Upcoming Seminars
Self Defense Seminar with Shawn Ellingson Sensei
December 9th-10th, 2022
5th dan Aikido, Purple Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jutsu
A blend of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jutsi principles for any situation. Pre-registration, waiver, vaccination, and masks required.
Ellingson Sensei began studying Aikido at Utah Aikikai in 1998. He has studied many different systems and styles of Aikido, including different teaching methods within different organizations. Ellingson Sensei focuses on the disciplines of Kaeshi Waza, Randori, and the principles of Takemusu Aiki, during his Aikido keiko. He also focuses on blending Aikido with the study of personal Self Defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to round out his Budo training. He likes to run a very rigorous and energetic class which emphasizes a balance between effective technique and philosophical principles of Budo and Aikido studies. He is currently chief instructor, Dojo Cho, and president of Aikido Mountain West. Learn more about Shawn Ellingson Sensei.
Vaccination is required to attend class.
Currently we are still wearing masks.
New Aikido Journal interview with Sensei.
Aikido is wonderful for kids!
About Aikido
Aikido is a martial art based not on destruction, but on blending with your attacker to resolve conflict non-violently.
Morihei Ueshiba, O’Sensei
FOUNDER OF AIKIDO
A great warrior who rejected war, fighting and violence and chose The Path of Peace.
Masa Katsu A Gatsu
“True victory is victory over oneself”
O'Sensei believed winning at someone else’s expense was not really winning.