1400 Locust Hill Rd. (Hwy 290) Greer, SC 29651 The Aikido School of Self Defense is now located at The Ozone Building of Fairview Baptist Church, directly behind the old sanctuary, in Greer, SC. Park in front of this building and enter through the double doors under the blue awning. Within this website you will find:    - descriptions of our adult and youth training programs    - a description of the art of aikido and the specific style that we teach    - information on our unique approach to training    - a host of other topics! Use the blue navigation at the top of the screen. Briefly stated, the Aikido School of Self-Defense seeks to train students to become healthy, fully integrated individuals by rigorous study of the art of Nihon Goshin Aikido - equipping them for control and excellence when confronted by physical threats, as well as the challenges imposed by the many roles of life: family, friend, worker, student, citizen. Learn more about our priorities and goals here. This dojo was founded in March of 1985 by Shihan Joe Beckham. Shihan Joe Beckham began training in 1980 and has owned and operated the Greenville dojo ever since. He was the first person in the Southeast to achieve ranks Shodan, Nidan and Godan, and is presently ranked Shihan. Learn more about our instructors here. Among other things, we offer adult classes, youth classes, training in Nihon Goshin Aikido, monthly classes for Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Iaido, weapon training, and weekly advanced-skill-only classes. View our class schedule here. You have our permanent invitation to come visit and observe a class, or even participate before signing up! If you wish to contact us about anything, please visit our contact page.