Adult Aikido Training 

(Grouped by ages 14 and above)

The focus in adult training is on the development of flexibility, fitness, and effective self-defense skills while developing a centered mindset and calm awareness to handle the stress of daily life. 

Training involves learning techniques and how to apply them to real-life situations.

Our priority in our teaching is “Safety first!”  all while learning in a positive and enjoyable environment.

Benefits of training:

• Focus and the ability to concentrate on a single task

• Coordination and balance

• Self Defense skills

• Falling and rolling skills

• Opportunities to learn to work with others

• Japanese culture, vocabulary, history

• Self control – mental and physical

• The ability to enhance their self-image and self-esteem/confidence

• Develop healthy habits

• All while having fun!

The Class Format

Class starts with a formal bow where the students ask the teacher to teach them and the teacher asks the students to learn.

“Onegai Shamasu” (own-a-guy sha-mos = Phonetically) meaning “Please do me the favor of…..”  The bow is to signify respect to each other.  Very much like a handshake is a greeting in the Western world.

The students and teacher then meditate to relax, focus on their breathing and prepare themselves to learn.  They do this by closing their eyes, sitting still, and breathing deeply.  

The teacher claps twice and they all open their eyes and recite the student creed.

Then they do a full-body stretching routine followed by falling and rolling skill training.

The main part of the class involves working on their techniques (see the .pdf of their curriculum) in which they work with senior students and instructors to learn their skills for their next belt or stripe exam.

After technique work, they usually practice self-defense drills or other skill-based drills and finish with stretching or other cool down.

They finish with meditation and bowing out.

Simple, consistent practice yields consistent progress and results.

We have found that consistent attendance and practice gives the best results.  Students should schedule to attend a minimum of 2 times per week for class. 

Signing up:

The next step is to come in and watch a class and then decide if you would like to try 2 weeks of FREE training and see if Aikido training is right for you.  Please fill out the form below to schedule a phone call.