As an officially recognized form of Aikido, Bulgarian Aikido is committed to bringing to the Boulder and Denver area's a distinct brand of Martial Arts; developing leaders through a physically rigorous and specialized training program.

"Ever feel disconnected from life and what is important to you? How about from the people you love? Strangely, there is something about Aikido that breaks down the barriers between you, other people and what's important to you. I started taking Aikido to get healthy, increase flexibility and be happy. What I got out is so much more. I find myself about to connect with others ion a way I never thought I was able. Focusing on tasks that were previously difficult is now easy. Oh, and I got the health, flexibility and happiness along the way."

Josh Hirsch - High School Teacher

"Small classes, a dedicated sensei and relentless encouragement. Bulgarian Aikido is the best way for me to learn this beautiful and challenging art."

Simon Martin, editor CAM magazine, World Champion Runner, metabolic balance® coach

"I work with at-risk teens living in affordable housing; Jonathan brought in a basic skills workshop for them. I was amazed at how simple, useful and dynamic his tools were. His obvious passion for the discipline made the day fun and interested the participants in the value of longer-term study."

Belinda Waldron, Resident Services Coordinator for Archdiocesan Housing

"Bulgarian AIkido, provides a way to dig in and break down different fundamentals of movement; coordinating your body as a whole to achieve a specific outcome with another. Bulgarian Aikido cultivates conscious movement, spatial awareness and allows people to begin to relax in stressful situations. It is not fighting or self-defense, it is about acceptance and developing a new physical prowess, heightened dexterity and presence that is not only beautiful but powerful as well."

Jonathan Houle, Founder and Chief Instructor for Bulgarian Aikido