Aikido training is community—within the dojo, and around the world.
stone Mountain Aikido
We started as a private dojo in 2019 and opened to the public in November 2024. We practice four days a week at the Beach House in Pine Lake, GA.
Classes are offered for free, with an optional donation. Suggested donation— Mat Fee: $10/class or Monthly Dues: $60/month.
We are working to affiliate the dojo with the Midwest Aikido Federation (national organization), who will be our connection to the Aikikai Foundation in Japan (international organization), who confer rank.
If you are new to aikido, please wear loose comfortable clothing. Long pants and a shirt with sleeves are preferred (no tank tops). We train barefoot.
Aikido Practice:
Monday 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM)
Tuesday No Class
Wednesday 6:30 PM-7:30 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM)
Thursday 8:15 AM-9:15 AM (Doors open 8:00 AM)
Friday 12 noon-1 PM (Doors open 11:30 AM)
Saturday No Class
Sunday No Class
Be sure to check the Schedule page for any time changes for individual upcoming classes.
Contact us by email (sensei@stonemountainaikido.com), call or text (678-664-4723) for more information, and to receive updates on future dojo events.
“One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice aikido. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.”
Our instructors
Our teaching staff has many years of training under our collective belts…
Stephanie Spiller, 3rd Dan
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3rd DAN, DOJO cho
Stephanie began her aikido training in 2006 at the Aikido Center of Atlanta, where she taught Kids’ Class, and Morning Class for adults. Her teachers Darrell Tangman, 7th Dan Shihan (Augusta Aikido Club), and Edwin Stearns, 6th Dan Shidoin (Aikido Center of Atlanta) have given her a firm grounding in the princples of aikido. Stephanie’s aikido is also inspired by Shoji Seki, 8th Dan Shihan (Aikikai Hombu Dojo), and Mary Heiny, 7th Dan.
Stephanie believes in the value of daily practice, aikido basics, the interconnectedness of attacker and defender, and the interconnectedness of teacher and student.
“Whoever teaches learns in the act of teaching, and whoever learns teaches in the act of learning.
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Estelle Ostro, 2nd Dan
Estelle Ostro
2nd DAN
Estelle began her aikido training in 2008 at the Aikido Center of Atlanta. She trained as a live-in student for two summers at New York Aikikai.
Estelle enjoys high energy training. Her teaching focuses on the connection between attacker and defender, and the connection between techniques within a class.
Estelle is currently Assistant Director of Mathnasium of Decatur.
“To study is not to consume ideas, but to create and re-create them.”
Erin Parks, 1st Dan
Erin Parks began her aikido journey with the United States Aikido Federation in 2010. Over the course of her 14 years of practice she has taught children and beginners’ classes in the metro Atlanta area.
Erin believes that respect for the bodily autonomy and personal boundaries of others is paramount to creating a safe and welcoming training environment.
In addition to practicing aikido, Erin is a former interrelated teacher and Student Support Specialist for the DeKalb County School District of Georgia. She specializes in working with neurodiverse learners including children with ADHD, autism, anxiety and other considerations. Erin is also an accomplished triathlete, avid outdoorsman, and animal lover. She currently holds the rank of shodan, 1st degree black belt, and is a certified member of the Aikikai Foundation in Japan.