Training takes place in a non-commercial, home-based, private dojo with admission based on an interview with Chief Instructor, Philip Traunstein, and observation of conduct during a trial class. Donations are accepted to help with expenses and to maintain individual’s membership in Birankai North America. At Long Mountain Aikido, practitioners can expect to learn a traditional Japanese martial arts style. The dojo provides a safe and welcoming environment to learn and practice this unique and ancient martial art. Through careful observation of behavior during a trial class and an interview with the Chief Instructor, Phil Traunstein, admission to the dojo is granted. Donations are accepted to help with dojo expenses and to maintain individual’s membership in Birankai North America.