Adult Membership
Getting Started
Beginning Aikido Course $240
Starts Monday, April 5th, 2010
Mondays & Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Register
Beginning Aikido Course
The Beginning Aikido Course sets the foundation for continued, consistent and ongoing Aikido practice. This seminar is designed for individuals who are ready to engage their lives with more confidence, connection, community, joy, health and peace. You will explore and practice basic forms of Aikido and learn about the history and the philosophical principles as taught by its founder, Ueshiba Morihei O Sensei. This course is an introduction to Aikido and our Aikido dojo. Both are profound and unique and must be entered with awareness and knowledge. You will also learn about the etiquette of grace, generosity and support that guides our interactions with fellow students, Senseis and the dojo. A Beginning Aikido Course is a prerequisite for those who wish to continue ongoing dojo participation. The Aikido Center welcomes individuals of all races, nationalities, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.
Low Impact - No Rolling Classes
Learning the practice of Aikido includes our stiff backs, sore knees, low aerobic activity and advancing age. This is connected, deeply profound, real Aikido practice that teaches and explores Aikido techniques from the vantage point of low impact on the joints, neck and spine. With regular practice students will become aware of new flexibility, deeper breathing and, increasing strength and wellness of body and mind.
Basics - Intermediate - Advanced - Black Belt Classes
Kihon Waza is the base or fundamental practice of Aikido technique as a means to coordinate and unify the body, mind, and spirit. Just as a master of Japanese calligraphy must spend countless hours perfecting basic brush strokes, so too must an Aikidoist invest a similar effort in mastering basic hand and footwork. Kihon Waza evolves into Ki No Negare (flowing nature of ki). At this high level of Aikido practice, the nage allows the dynamic flow of Ki emanating from his spiritual center to be fully expressed through the physical technique. This sublime expression of Ki embodies and reveals the true spirit of Aiki, which is the unifying force of love that binds and sustains the universe. Although Aikido can be utilized as a dynamic method of personal protection, this aim is considered a by-product of sincere long-term practice and not its primary purpose. Aikido no Kaiso (founder) was very clear that Aikido should be practiced as a way to become one with the Divine. Therefore, a practitioner of Aikido should refrain from indulging in the ego's desire to struggle, fight, or compete with the other, for this leads to greater separation and away from unification. Aikido is practiced in a joyful and vibrant manner so as to create a positive internal and external environment for individuals to celebrate their connection with Kami (Spirit), life and each other.
Membership Fees
Beginning Aikido Course $240 (2 month course includes uniform)
Ongoing Practice (monthly) $110 - $130 (sliding scale)
Low Impact only (monthly) $65
New students will need a gi (uniform) $65 - $75
Getting Started
Beginning Aikido Course $240
Starts Monday, April 5th, 2010
Mondays & Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Register
