Testimonials
"After 25 years of teaching and training in karate and tae kwon do, I found that I was looking for something more. Recommended by a friend, I started training at WCAA with a bit of apprehension but quickly found what was missing in my training. A great class well run with enthusiastic instructors and students, all without the large egos I had come to expect. I thoroughly recommend trying it out."
- Tom Wilson
"We have been associated with Ross Taylor and his family of the Aikido Academy of Western Australia for four and a half years and in that time we have seen the improvement and attitude of our son, not only at home but also in his schooling.
The discipline and teaching that Ross and his instructors are incrementing on the children and the adults is first class and we are proud to be involved with this wonderful organisation.
Thank you Ross."
- Cormack Family
"Aikido had always been something I had wanted to experience even many years before I started training. I didn't know what the art was called at the time but it had some attraction that seemed to draw me to it. I unfortunately never acted upon my interest until about ten years later.
In the beginning, Aikido was meant to fill a void in my life purely on a physical level. I wasn't participating in any physical activity and was looking for an outlet from a very busy business work schedule.
However nearly two years down the road, Aikido to me has become so much more than that. Aikido has tested my patience, temper and ego to name a few. It has developed my humility, patience and respect. It has opened my eyes to a different culture and my mind to a different way of thinking. Over the years, experiences have crossed my path, which seemed to have moulded my character in a positive way. They are experiences that I have wished to pursue and have had an amazing effect on my life. Aikido is no different. It has moulded my character and I'm sure will continue to mould my character in the years to come.
So I would say the essence of Aikido to me is the testing, shaping a refining of my character making me stronger physically and mentally in both martial arts and day-to-day life. It has gone from not only transforming my outer being but to also transforming my inner being."
- Dave Rice
"I recently started Aikido training with the West Coast Aikido Academy after years of putting it off. I could never have imagined just how much of an impact this would have on my life. Already I have noticed some significant changes in my behaviour and attitude.
The atmosphere created by Ross and his team is warm, welcoming and without ego.
With Aikido you get so much more that self defence training. The self confidence, fitness and discipline aspects are an integral part of the package. The bonus is it's fun and extremely practical. I strongly urge anyone interested to give it a try it could change your life."