Effective Self-Defense for the Omaha Community
Since 1998, we've taught self-defense skills that work in real confrontations. We honor traditional aikido principles while preparing students for modern threats—including attackers trained in MMA, BJJ, or striking arts.
Effective technique starts with proper body structure. We drill fundamentals until they become instinct—your stance, posture, and movement must be solid before anything else works. Structure creates power without relying on strength.
Real attacks don't follow scripts. We train you to adapt techniques to any situation—different body types, various attack angles, and opponents who fight back. The principles remain constant; the application is fluid.
A technique only works if it works against resistance. We progressively increase intensity so you know your skills are real—not theoretical. Honest feedback and controlled sparring separate combat aikido from demonstration arts.
Sensei Jeff Christianam assumed leadership of Sarpy Aikido in 2020, continuing the legacy established by his father, Sensei Ron Christianam, who founded the dojo in 1998 after training under Robert Kubo Shihan in Hawaii. This direct lineage to O-Sensei through Aikido of Hawaii International ensures students receive authentic instruction rooted in genuine tradition.
At Sarpy Aikido, everyone contributes to each other's development. Training with different body types, skill levels, and approaches makes your technique more adaptable. We push each other to improve while maintaining a safe, respectful environment.
Train with different sizes, strengths, and skill levels to test adaptability
Senior students provide appropriate resistance to develop real skill
We tell you what works and what doesn't—no false confidence
Sensei Ron Christianam founded Sarpy Aikido after training under Robert Kubo Shihan in Hawaii—establishing the first traditional aikido dojo in La Vista and creating a hub for martial arts training in the Midwest.
Sensei Jeff Christianam assumed leadership, continuing his father's legacy while refining the curriculum for modern self-defense applications.
Sarpy Aikido continues to serve La Vista and greater Omaha with practical aikido training that prepares students for real confrontations.
No experience required. We start with fundamentals—proper stance, basic movements, and falling safely. You'll train at your own pace while learning alongside more experienced students.
We push boundaries within controlled parameters. Intensity increases gradually as your skills develop. Smart training means you can keep training—no unnecessary injuries.
We respect our training partners by giving honest resistance—and by tapping when caught. This mutual trust enables the serious training that builds real skill.
Ready to learn practical self-defense? Visit our dojo and see what makes Sarpy Aikido different. Whether you're new to martial arts or cross-training from another discipline, we'll help you develop skills that work in the real world.