About Aikido
The Way of HarmonyAikido, developed by Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei), is a modern martial art rooted in samurai traditions. Unlike arts focused on striking or grappling, Aikido emphasizes circular movement, joint locks, pins, throws, and redirection of force. It’s a path to personal transformation physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Physical & Mental Benefits
Aikido improves body awareness, posture, breath, and calm responsiveness—skills that carry over into every aspect of daily life.
Is Aikido Right for You?
About the Instructor
Todd Alan Roberts
With over 29 years of martial arts experience and a deep dedication to personal transformation, Sensei Roberts founded Aikido of Nebraska to share the powerful physical and philosophical lessons of Aikido with others.
Sensei Roberts is a 4th Dan (black-belt) in Aikido, teaching for over 16 years, and a passionate advocate for mind-body integration. Outside the dojo, he practices as physician in a wholistic integrated medicine clinic.
“True martial arts is not about defeating others—it’s about defeating the conflict within ourselves.” – O-Sensei
About the Lineage
Ueshiba Morihei O’Sensei
Founder of Aikido
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Aikido is the sole creation of the Founder Ueshiba Morihei, referred to as O’Sensei. Aikido developed as a pure form of Budo (Martial Way). Drawing upon aspects of many ancient Japanese disciplines, O’Sensei believed Aikido to be not only a way to effect positive control of violent encounters, but also a path for the development of the whole self, a true Budo.
The present Aikido Doshu (Master of the Way of Aikido) is Ueshiba Moriteru the grandson of the Founder and son of the second Doshu, Ueshiba Kisshomaru. The Aikido Doshu heads the Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, and the Aikikai Foundation, Tokyo Japan. The efforts and the direction of the Doshu and the Hombu have made it possible for Aikido to be taught in over 140 countries and regions worldwide.
Aikido Agatsu Remei
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Aikido Agatsu Remei is a group of Dojos and Clubs which regularly offer classes in Southern New Jersey, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida and Israel. Aikido Agatsu Remei is in full support of Aikido World Headquarters, Aikido Doshu, and the propagation of Traditional Aikido.
R. Crane and K.Crane Sensei currently hold the the Level of NanaDan Aikikai (7th Degree Black Belt) issued and presented in Japan directly by Aikido Doshu Ueshiba Moriteru, at Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, Tokyo Japan in 2016. Crane Sensei are the Chief and Resident Instructors of Aikido Agatsu Dojos; together having founded the Dojo in 1976. Aikido Agatsu Dojos is the Headquarters of Aikido Agatsu Remei. R.Crane Sensei acts as the current President /Director of Aikido Agatsu Remei, which certifies all Dan ranking directly through the Aikido Doshu, Aikido World Headquarters, Hombu Dojo, Japan.
Gambatte Dojo
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Aikido of Nebraska Gambatte Dojo founded in 2009, and its’ Chief Instructor T. Roberts Sensei YonDan Aikikai are members of Aikido Agatsu Remei. Roberts Sensei is a direct student of Crane Sensei and Aikido Agatsu Dojos. He has been teaching in Lincoln for over 16 years.
What Our Students Are Saying
“I’ve been training here off and on for years, and I’ll keep going back because of the great community & the real value that training adds to my life.”
“I truly love this place. I never would have guessed that spending two hours getting up from the floor would be so much fun. I’ve met some of the best people in the world here. It’s so much more than learning Aikido.”