Charles Woodby is a late-bloomer when it comes to the martial arts known as aikido. He was already 50 years old when he went to his first class in the South Campus if the San Jacinto College in 1995. He first thought that aikido would be too physical for him but he left in love with the martial art right away. In 1999, he returned to be the head instructor for the program for community members and enrolled students.
Woodby said that aikido is a Japanese martial art that is for self-defense. It is not an aggressive martial art. There are no competitions and made in a way that no one gets hit when practicing the techniques. That’s why anyone is accepted, no matter the age or gender.
