Class schedule
- Thu 6:00–7:00 PM
- Fri 6:00–7:00 PM
- Sat 9:00–10:00 AM
First class Thu, Nov 12, 2026. No class Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Las Vegas Aikikai
Traditional Aikido martial arts and self-defense for adults and teens, with Chief Instructor Fulvio Mateo. Classes at Durango Hills YMCA start Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Free open house Class times Pricing & Sign UpFirst class Thu, Nov 12, 2026. No class Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving).
Durango Hills YMCA
3521 N Durango Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Classroom A
Northwest Las Vegas, near Summerlin and Centennial Hills.
Questions or want to join? Email us.
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Fulvio Mateo has trained extensively as an uchi deshi (live-in student) at the renowned New York Aikikai under the direct guidance of Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, one of the most respected senior students of Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei). His teaching style combines traditional Aikido principles with practical application. Read more →
Dennis began his martial arts journey in 1998 with a self defense course. He was introduced to techniques from several arts including karate, tae kwon do, aikido, jiu jitsu and judo. Eventually Dennis recognized that he wanted to study Aikido and in 2005 was able to locate a dojo in his hometown. Read more →
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00–10:00 AM
Durango Hills YMCA, Classroom A. Come watch or try a class — no experience needed. Please bring a photo ID.
Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art. There are no tournaments and no winners or losers — partners train together, blending with an attack instead of meeting force with force. It is not Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or a sport grappling style. People of every age, size and fitness level train side by side, and adults and teens (12–17) are welcome. Practice builds balance, focus and practical self-defense skills. Las Vegas Aikikai is a member dojo of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF).
Las Vegas Aikikai trains at the Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129, in Classroom A — convenient to northwest Las Vegas, Summerlin and Centennial Hills.
Thursday and Friday 6:00–7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM. The first class is Thursday, November 12, 2026. There is no class Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving).
Yes. Our free open house is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM. Come watch or try a class — no experience needed. Please bring a photo ID.
No. Aikido is for everyone. People of every age, size and fitness level train side by side, and beginners are welcome.
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that teaches you to blend with an attack instead of meeting force with force, through joint locks, throws and falling safely. Our instructors teach traditional Aikido with practical application.
Yes. Las Vegas Aikikai offers membership for youth ages 12–17 as well as adults.
No. Aikido is non-competitive. There are no tournaments and no winners or losers — partners train together cooperatively.
Las Vegas Aikikai is a member dojo of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF).
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Durango Hills YMCA, Classroom A
3521 N Durango Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Thu & Fri 6–7 PM
Sat 9–10 AM