There currently exist three training locations in the United States Taido Association. I have provided some some basic information below:
US Taido Honbu Dojo - US headquarters
Head instructor - Mitsunobu “Mits” Uchida — 7dan president, US Taido Association also
- Mitsuaki Uchida — 5dan
- Brendan Dumont — 4dan
URL - right here
Phone - 770.242.6406
Schedule — right here
The primary training center in the US is located in Norcross, Georgia. Classes are offered six days a week, with several classes each day for children and adults.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dojo
Head instructor - Tom DeVenny — 5dan
URL - right here
Phone - 954.763.9188
Schedule — right here
This “first branch location” was founded in 1997.
Georgia Tech Taido Club
Head instructor - Bryan Sparks — 3dan
URL - Campus Recreation Center — Course Info
Phone - nope
Schedule — right here
Since 1996, we have built a reputation for high quality students — a reputation solidified at the US Taido 30th anniversary championships wherein every single competitor from our dojo won at least one medal. Classes are held twice a week.
Nothing in Houston? I got hooked on Taido when I lived in Japan from 97 to 98. I only practiced it for 2 — 3 months, but fell in love.
Now I live in Houston and want to take up this martial art. Please Help!
Unfortunately, we don’t have a school in Houston, and I don’t think we even have any former students living in that area anymore.
Where were you in Japan and who taught you? It’s always great to hear from people who have enjoyed Taido — even if just for a short time.
hey i live in atlanta georgia and have been practicing taido for about 9 1/2 years since i was 4 it is truly great…
That’s freaking awesome! Please don’t ever stop.