Aikido is a martial art for daily life. Every day, as a husband, as a parent, as a teacher, as a member of my community, I encounter situations that are made easier, more peaceful, more harmonious because of my practice of aikido. Through aikido, I've learned to remain calm under stress, to move with and redirect conflict, to stay grounded and centered in the midst of the swirl of life. A martial art should work for every conflict, not just for rare random violence. Aikido teaches that conflict demands resolution, not confrontation. Embedded in aikido's flowing techniques is a learnable metaphor for a peaceful way of resolving conflict.

Known simply as "The Dojo" when we first opened in 1988, Best Martial Arts Institute has since established itself as a respected part of the Eugene / Springfield, Oregon community. Under the guidance of Sensei Alan Best, the institute offers training programs in a variety of disciplines for martial artists of all skill levels. From hosting seminars with world-renowned masters, to holding sleepovers for kids; Best Martial Arts Institute is a place where teachers and dedicated students pursue the martial arts with a passion. We train with intensity, sincerity, humility, joy, and a bit of humor to lighten the way.