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Want
to know more about Aikido? Come and watch a class.
Visitors are always welcome.
Classes are open to adults and children
aged 10+.
Admission to Intermediate/Advanced classes by permission of the
instructor.
All members of the teaching
staff are certified by the Aikido Association of America
New Students: If you have a gi (martial arts uniform),
you may wear it with a white belt. Otherwise, please wear comfortable,
loose fitting clothing. Long sweat pants are preferable to shorts.
Please arrive a few
minutes before class starts.
Chushinkan Dojo
Class
Schedule
Calendar
of Events
Class
Definitions |
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Basics |
Open
to: everyone
Class focus: proficiency in
basic rolling and falling; examination requirements for the
Aikido Association of America 7th and 6th kyu ranks
Emphasis: movement
fundamentals and principles, technical detail
Class format: stretching, and
aikido
exercises/techniques |
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All
Levels |
Open
to: everyone
Class focus: intermediate
rolling and falling; examination requirements for kyu
ranks
Emphasis: intermediate level
material for students of all levels
Class format:
stretching, aikido exercises, and techniques |
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Intermediate |
Open
to: students 7th kyu and above, or with instructor's
permission
Class focus: intermediate rolling and falling; examination requirements for
mid kyu ranks
Emphasis: varies but may
include technical detail and more advanced applications and
adaptations of technique
Class format: student
requests taken |
Advanced |
Open
to: students 2nd kyu and above, or with instructor's
permission
Class focus: examination requirements for upper kyu and
dan ranks, and instructor training
Emphasis: self-paced
in-depth study of techniques and concepts
Class format: group training
in techniques |
Weapons |
Basics:
open to everyone
Class focus: handling
weapons, usage, forms, basic defense
Emphasis: forms and concepts Intermediate: students 7th kyu and above
Class focus: forms, defense
with weapons, and defense against weapons
Emphasis: forms and weapons
usage Advanced: students
2nd kyu and above, or with instructor's
permission
Class focus: paired exercises
Emphasis: developing weapons
skills with a partner |
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Meditation
Open
to Aikido and Iaido students |
Open
to: everyone
Class focus: breathing, posture,
centering, and mindfulness
Emphasis: training to live in
the "now" through meditation
Class format: sitting, standing,
and movement meditation |
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Iaido
Separate
registration required for this class
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Open
to: everyone
Class focus: usage and
etiquette of the Japanese sword
Emphasis: training in Aikido
Toho Iai, and other classical styles Class format:
individual assistance, self-study, and demonstration
Requirement: bokken
(provided), or iaito (practice sword) and hakama |
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