Aikido of Arlington

Great dojo, although the location is a little tricky to find if you don’t know the area. It’s on the ground floor of Clarendon Presbyterian at the corner of N. Jackson St. and N. Irving St. (walking distance from the metro). There’s a small Aikido sign over the «front» door and a small garden plot for Arlington Food Assistance Center on the other side.
I’ve been training here since 2006 and enjoy it immensely. I did look at a couple of other dojos in the area before joining this one. The cost, class schedule, and location are super convenient. It’s in a style I’m comfortable in. (I come from a «traditional”-style dojo in NJ which is essentially another name for Iwama-​style.) The ukes are great, both senior students and beginners. Everyone’s here to train and learn (and maybe have dinner or brunch afterward if you’re so inclined). Plus, Yvonne-​sensei is awesome. Just come and watch a class if you don’t believe me.
See you on the mat!

Started training here in Jan 2014. Very low key dojo, with excellent instructor (5^th degree black belt) and good number of advanced students. I think the blackbelts outnumber the beginners, which is a huge advantage whether you’re new or experienced. Classes tend to be small, so you get lots of individual instruction. Five classes/​week and a great price at around $ ⁵⁵⁄₆₅ per month depending on your level. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Traditional Iwama-​style. Highly recommend!