Aikido of Champlain Valley is a martial arts school in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to teaching Aikido as both a method of self-defense and a long-term practice of discipline, steadiness, and compassion. Rooted in the Japanese tradition founded by Morihei Ueshiba, the school emphasizes non-competitive training, non-violence, and the careful transmission of established forms and teachings. Its instruction is informed by connections to direct students of Ueshiba and to Shihan at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo, while being led locally by senior Vermont instructors. Serving both adults and youth, the school fosters a cross-generational community centered on mutual respect, responsibility, and personal development, and it supports access to training through scholarships for low-income youth.