©2006 Inger Schoelkopf		©2007 Inger Schoelkopf
Martial Arts	Russian Kettlebells	Children's Programs

Aiki Academy is a training facility that offers mixed martial arts, self-defense and fitness programs for both adults and children.  You will not feel like another number at our facility.  We offer a wide choice of class times; therefore, class sizes are small and members receive personal attention.

As a certified personal trainer, chief instructor Dennis Hill, will keep you motivated and help you reach your martial art and fitness goals. Our programs will add tone and definition to your body, plus increased flexibility, agility and mobility.  Our programs are also designed to accomodate any fitness level, ranging from a highly conditioned person to someone who cannot remember the last time they exercised.   Classes are fun, the school atmosphere is very friendly and the first class is free!

We Offer Much More Than Kicking and Punching

Combat Hapkido is a modern, dynamic self defense system that offers all the benefits of a classical Martial Art but without rituals, rigidity, obsolete techniques and unsafe exercises. Besides hand-to-hand techniques, Combat Hapkido also focuses on weapons training including stick, knife, and gun defenses.

Combat Sambo is a powerful Russian martial art with a focus on wrestling and self defense. Sambo is known for its powerful submission techniques (especially its leg locking techniques). This incredible art is virtually unknown in the U.S. Aiki Academy of Self Defense, LLC is taking a lead to popularize this fantastic martial art in Connecticut!

MMA - our MMA program is for people who want to train in Kettlebells for strength conditioning, Sambo for submission wrestling skills and Thai Kickboxing for striking skills.  Please contact us for more information.  We will help you develop a training routine that will be convenient for your schedule and effective for building your skills.

Get Results for Optimum Fitness

Thai Kickboxing is a modern kickboxing style that offers tremendous conditioning benefits along with the added benefit of developing incredible striking skills.  We train with focus pads, heavy bags, kick shields, and a variety of other tools designed to make you sweat and burn off calories.  Plus you will learn devastating punches and kicks that could be lifesaving if ever faced with a situation in which you must defend yourself or a loved one.  Kickboxing burns over 700 calories per hour for an average adult weighing 150 lbs! 

Build Muscular Strength

Russian Kettlebells were used for centuries to train Russian athletes and soldiers. They come in a variety of weights and look like a cannonball with a handle. The handle allows you to pick up the weight and swing it through a wide range of movements. Kettlebells are the ultimate fitness program for slashing and burning fat quickly, increasing flexibility, building strength and getting fast results.