North Texas Aikido

NTA is focused on traditional, Iwama-​style Aikido for both kids and adults.
NTA has regular adult classes Tuesday through Friday in the evening with additional noon classes on both Tuesday and Thursday. The noon classes are typically very small (2 – 3 students) and are therefore great opportunities for training and one-​on-​one time with the Dojo-​cho/​Sensei Russell Alvey.
As Iwama Aikido also features weapons training in the form of a wooden sword (bokken) and a wooden staff (jo), adults have the option of attending a weapons specific class on Saturdays.
Russ Sensei is very passionate and strives to deliver traditional, Japanese-​style of training. The facilities (dojo) is also very traditional in its design, operation and the lack of air-​conditioning. The dojo does have hydronic heating for the winters and I have trained during both the heat of the summers and the cold of the winters and it is no where near as bad as it sounds. It is actually invigorating during the winter and cleansing during the summer. Just remember to hydrate :)
I believe NTA is the best option for Iwama Aikido in Texas today. If you are interested in «real» Aikido, I would highly suggest a visit.