6 Week Introduction to Aikido
Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 6:45
January 8th to February 12 2025
Includes a uniform and all you need for a great start!
$99
6 Course description
Includes everything you need to get started!
This 6 week course is designed to introduce you to Aikido and our dojo. If you were ever curious about trying a martial art or Aikido specifically and wanted a taste of all the benefits it has to offer, then this is the course for you. We will learn some basic Aikido techniques, and safe ways of getting to the mat. The course will offer an introduction to Aikido principles and philosophy. It will be taught by Ania Small, 6th degree black belt in Aikido and one of the chief instructors at Aikido of Maine.
This 6 week introductory course is also a great gift option for the Japanese culture enthusiast in your life! Please note that this must be paid for prior to the start of the first class in order to guarantee a spot and a uniform. After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on payment, along with some information about Aikido of Maine, details on what to expect during the course, and fun tidbits on Japanese culture and Aikido.
Benefits of Aikido
- Improve flexibility, balance, and stability
- Learn how to fall safely
- Physical benefits of exercise and aerobics
- Mental health and wellness
- Increase body and self awareness
- Have fun while honing new skills
- Learn about Japanese culture and traditions
- Connect with our great community
The Dojo Is located at 226 Anderson street, Portland
During this 6 week course, we will cover:
Safe and proper ways to take falls
Techniques –from grabs and strikes
Dojo etiquette and Japanese culture
Introduction to the short staff – jo
Introduction to sword – bokken
Course Schedule, Each class is 1 Hour and 15 Minutes Long
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- Wednesday –January 8, 2025– 5:45pm (Introduction, dojo etiquette,)
- Wednesday –January 15, 2025– 5:45pm (Aikido technique)
- Wednesday –January 22, 2025– 5:45pm (Aikido technique)
- Wednesday –January 29, 2025– 5:45pm (Aikido technique)
- Wednesday –February 5, 2025– 5:45pm
- Wednesday –February 22, 2025– 5:45pm (Sword – boken)*
If you have any questions, just send us a message at the form below.
