Aikido Center of New Castle

Aikido Center of New Castle is dedicated to the highest quality of instruction in the Japanese martial art of Aikido in a safe, non-competitive environment. Founded in 1971 by Andrew Demko Shihan (7th dan) and Pat Demko (4th dan), the Aikido Center of New Castle is an active member of the United States Aikido Federation, under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan (8th dan), a direct student of the founder of Aikido, Morehei Ueshiba.

Aikido Center of New Castle

“When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.”

-Morehei Ueshiba
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Yamada Shihan presenting Andrew Demko Shihan his Sichidan (7th degree black belt) certificate at Aikido of Cincinnati on April, 14th 2007.

31 - Aug 06 USAF Summer Camp with featured instructors Yamada Sensei and Osawa Sensei

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