The First Class is Free!
Whether you are new to martial arts or a seasoned aikidoka, your first class is free. We feel it is important for you to have an opportunity to see whether Rising Sun Aikido is right for you. To recieve your free class, you may Contact Us to make arrangements, or simply show up at the appropriate class time.
Come at least 15 minutes early to fill out forms
Wear loose clothing (sweats and a t-shirt)
Training uniforms (dogi) are also available to purchase
Remember – always train with joy!
Beginner
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
The beginner’s class introduces the basic concepts and movements of Aikido. Students will learn a number of foundation techniques from an array of attacks. In addition to defensive techniques, methods of receiving techniques (ukemi) is emphasized. This class runs for eight weeks, and the class can start at any time. The course cost is $100 and students may attend one or both of the classes each week. The two classes per week cover the same material.
Advanced (Open to Everyone who has completed the Beginner’s Course)
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
and Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Generally, advanced ukemi is studied for the first half of class and weapons are studied for the second half.
Ukemi is the art of receiving aikido techniques and is studied in depth in this class.
The movements of Aikido are based upon swordwork. Training with the weapons of Aikido, wooden sword (bokken), staff (jo) and knife (tanto) increases the students’ awareness of timing and distance. We do not study the life-taking sword (satsu jin ken), rather, the principle of katsu jin ken (life giving sword) is the focus. Training in this manner develops a higher level of compassion, as there is always the possibility of causing injury to your training partner. Weapons are great equalizers, and individuals who are used to relying upon muscular strength suddenly find themselves at a disadvantage if their musculature is engaged. While bokken and jo are considered outdated considering today’s weaponry, they are very useful in studying budo principles. At Rising Sun Aikido kumitachi and jo kata are required elements for all kyu examinations after rokyu. In addition to studying the principles of Aikido, this class focuses on these examination elements.
