Beginner Aikido Program for Adults

The Beginner Program

The Beginner Aikido Program for Adults introduces new practitioners to the basic concepts and techniques of Aikido body arts and Aikido weapons.
● FOR WHO	The Program is specifically tailored for adults who have no previous experience and are interested in trying out Aikido.
● FOCUS	With an emphasis on safety, beginners learn the fundamentals of Aikido practice including etiquette, footwork, body movement, posture, positioning, basic techniques and falling safely, all under the supervision of senior instructors.
● BENEFITS	Among many other benefits, Aikido practice improves health, increases flexibility, sharpens reflexes, enhances coordination, improves body alignment and promotes relaxation. And of course it's a fun and excellent way to learn self-defense and the most modern of Japanese martial arts.

When and where are the classes held?

The Beginner Aikido Program for Adults starts on Mondays and runs for 3 months.
Beginners can attend an unlimited number of Aikido and Aikido Weapons classes as shown on the schedule below.
The Aikido Weapons classes include jo or the wooden staff and bokken or the wooden sword.
Classes are held at the dojo, online and outdoors. If the weather does not permit, the classes outdoors take place at the dojo.
This is the Beginner Aikido Program class schedule:

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
					IAIDO D, Z Eric 9:30-10:30 am	AIKIDO CHILDREN - D Jo, Kelly 9:30-10:15 am
					WEAPONS D, HP Sensei 10:45-11:45 am	AIKIDO D Joel 10:30-11:30 pm
	AIKIDO CHILDREN - D Jo, Roxana 5:00-5:45 pm	AIKIDO YOUTH - D Joel 4:45-5:45 pm			AIKIDO D Sensei 12:00-1:00 pm	INTRO to IAIJUTSU D, Z Joel 11:45- 1:00 pm
IAIDO D, Z Eric 6:00-7:00 pm	WEAPONS D Sensei 6:00-7:00 pm	IAIDO D, Z Sensei/Yelitza 6:00-7:00 pm	AIKIDO D Eric 6:00-7:00 pm	AIKIDO YOUTH - D Alireza 5:45-6:45 pm
AIKIDO D Sensei 7:15-8:15 pm	AIKIDO D Yelitza 7:15-8:15 pm	AIKIDO D Sensei 7:15-8:15 pm	AIKIDO D Yelitza 7:15-8:15 pm	AIKIDO D Alireza 7:00-8:00 pm

D = at dojo, Z = Zoom, HP = outdoors at High Park

First Saturday of the month:
Weapons classes (bokken and jo) take place outdoors in High Park at 10:00 am, and all classes at the dojo are canceled. If due to bad weather classes cannot be held outdoors, all classes at the dojo are reinstated.

Weapons classes:
Tuesdays = jo, Saturdays = bokken.

Can I visit the dojo to observe a class?

Yes. You do not need an appointment to observe any of our classes.

Can I try a free class ?

Yes. To participate you need to register by following the instructions below.

How do I register for classes?

To register for classes please complete and submit this form.
Once we receive it we will contact you with further details.

What should I wear and bring for a class at the dojo?

Appropriate clothing, such as a martial arts uniform if you have one, or gym or comfortable clothes if you don’t. No shorts please. A uniform is not required for outdoor classes.
Wearing a face mask is optional.

What should I expect when arriving for a class?

Before joining a class you will be required to sanitize your hands and if at the dojo, your feet as well.

I am interested in starting. How much does it cost?

For a limited time we are offering a PROMOTIONAL RATE that includes:

3 months of unlimited classes in the program
A free Aikido uniform
Examination for 6th kyu in Aikido
All for $250 (regular price $340 plus cost of uniform)
Regular fees apply after the 3 month Promotional Rate period.

Payment can be made

in cash or by cheque at the dojo,
by e-transfer to torontoaikikai[at]gmail.com, or
through Paypal or a credit card by using the "Donate" button below.

Please note:

Most of the time the Paypal donation / credit card process works just fine, but, every now and then it fails. We have found that this is not a problem with the button above but with Paypal itself. If you encounter this problem, the fix that has worked in every instance is to try again later. Apologies beforehand for the inconvenience if you encounter this erratic behaviour.
Please do not send payment via Paypal to the email address above as it only works for e-transfers. For payments with Paypal or with a credit card please use the Donate button above. Thanks.

Do you have additional questions?

We'll be happy to answer all your questions.
Please Contact Us.

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