Aikido Alabama

Aikido Alabama is a Birmingham martial arts school with more than 35 years of service under the leadership of Pam Bushnell. The school centers its instruction on traditional martial arts lineage, disciplined teaching, and preserving the distinct character of each art it offers. Aikido is a primary focus for teens and adults, taught in the Retsushinkai style of USA Martial Arts, which draws from both Aikikai and Yoshinkai traditions. The school’s heritage is connected to Shihan Van Bushnell, 6th Dan in Aikido, whose instructors include Hanshi Roger Jarrett, 7th Dan, and Hanshi Kevin Blok, 9th Dan. Aikido Alabama is also affiliated with the USA Martial Arts Federation and the Chudokai Aikido Federation International. In addition to Aikido, the curriculum includes Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Iaido, and Kobudo for children and adults, with an emphasis on maintaining the methods, principles, and spirit unique to each discipline.