REGULAR CLASSES

Regular Classes | Specialty Classes | By Invitation Only

Introductory Level - Easy to Moderate Pace, Mixed Adult Class, Ongoing

Students begin to develop an awareness of the principles of balance and centering that are the essence of Aikido. The focus is on basic stance and movements (kihon dosa), safe falls and rolls (ukemi), and selected Aikido techniques. The student is welcome to participate in testing for rank after a few weeks of work.
No prior Aikido or martial arts experience necessary.

Intermediate Level - Moderate to Vigorous Pace, Mixed Adult Class, Ongoing

Classes focus on learning and polishing basic movements, techniques, falls, and rolls. This includes instruction in proper breathing techniques and the exploration of Aikido philosophy. Opportunities to prepare for belt-rank tests are provided. Taught by black belt-ranked, licensed instructors.
Aikido experience is required; many students have several years of training.

Children’s Class - Easy to Energetic Pace, Ongoing

This class provides kids with an opportunity to succeed at a martial art that focuses on cooperation rather than competition. The instructors teach with a view toward improving the students’ self-confidence and self-esteem as well as their physical capabilities. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate on the mat if desired.
No prior Aikido or martial arts experience necessary.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Aiki-Protect

This course provides its participants with the skills they need to protect themselves in any situation or environment. It is not only a self-defense class, which teaches defense against physical confrontations, but also develops the participants' personal strength and awareness. These concepts are based on Aikido's core philosophy of moving negative energy away from oneself.
No prior Aikido or martial arts experience necessary.

Each course is tailored to the unique needs and requirements of the students. We teach sessions for mixed adults, women only, college students, teenagers, family groups, law enforcement (P.O.S.T. credit available), security personnel, corporate executives, nursing home and other health care workers, and other interested groups.

$50.00/session*, Group rates available
*Prices vary depending on the group, nature and duration of instruction.
This specialty class is arranged on an occasional basis; if you are interested, please contact us.

Deep Aikido - Easy Pace
Instructor: Gordon Schumaker

Learn breath control exercises, basic Aikido movements, and Aikido and martial arts philosophy. Ideal for students seeking to integrate Aikido principles like balance and awareness into their daily lives, and for those seeking a more profound understanding of the art.
No prior Aikido or martial arts experience necessary.

Buki Instruction - Easy to Moderate Pace, Mixed Adult Class, Offered Periodically

Learn movements and techniques with the wooden sword (bokken), shortstaff (jo) and wooden knife (tanto). No prior Aikido, martial arts or weapons experience necessary.

BY INVITATION ONLY

Shugyo - Challenging to Intense Pace

Advanced training course without an instructional component. Consists of continuous freestyle (jiyu-waza) against multiple attackers. Must be able to do ukemi safely.
Open only by instructor's invitation.

Brown Belt Training - Challenging to Intense Pace

A series of half-hour concentrated training and practice sessions. Focus is on kihon dosa, solo and with a partner, and techniques required for 3rd, 2nd and 1st kyu examinations. Participants must hold at least a 5th kyu rank and have instructor's permission to join.

Brown Belt Training Courses are designed to accommodate students' schedules. The length of the course will range from 6 hrs (minimum) to 25 hrs (full comprehensive course). For more information please call (651) 222-7337 or email shuharikan@gmail.com.