Beginner/Basics Classes

These foundational classes explore the elements of a successful aikido practice: principle footwork, pins and strikes as well as basic ukemi, the practice of receiving techniques and taking falls. Click here for more information about our beginner’s program which runs as a structured 8 week series 3 times a year. New students should start with this program.

Between formal beginners series’, these become “basics” classes along with Thursday 6-7, where we keep things at a bit slower pace and focus on the needs of the more junior students in the class.

All levels are welcome in basics classes. Senior students are expected to train with more junior students and move at their speed.

General Class

These classes move at a faster pace and sometimes include more advanced technique and ukemi. They are open to full dojo members who have completed the beginner’s program or equivalent and can smoothly take ukemi from most techniques. Permission is required from Sensei before joining these classes.

Weapons Class

While we may incorporate weapons into any class, our Saturday weapons classes are for intensive study of universal aikido principles and beyond, including the integration back into empty-hand technique. Weapons classes may be joined after completing our beginners program, with Sensei’s permission.