“Research and development in any field should drive practice, not tradition.”
— Christopher Mulligan Sensei, Aikido Kyoto
Fall Introduction to Aikido six-week courses
Please help spread the work by inviting any friends, family, co-workers, etc to join us. This is a great opportunity to share this practice with others in your life. Link.
Tuesdays, Sep. 9 to Oct. 14: Uptown dojo
Saturdays, Oct 4 to Nov. 8: Capitol Hill dojo
Coming Events
- Sep. 2: Classes resume
- Sep. 6: Monthly Theme Class at Capitol Hill — no classes at Uptown
- Sep. 13, noon to 2pm: Cleaning Party at Capitol Hill
- Sep. 20, 11:00am: Joanne Veneziano Sensei at Capitol Hill
- Sep. 21: Self-Defense Class with senseis Ea Murphy and Neilufar Naini
Self-defense and empowerment class with Aikido instructors Ea Murphy and Neilufar Naini, Sunday, Sep. 21, starting at 4pm. This workshop centers empowerment, boundary setting, and the deep connection between personal and collective safety. No uniform or prior martial arts experience needed, and non-aikido friends and family are welcome. Registration and full description - Sep. 24: 5:30pm: Book Club at Capitol Hill. Our next read is “Traditions,” by David Lowry, a collection of essays about practicing budo. Pick your favorites and get ready to meet on Wednesday Sep. 24th at 5:30pm at the Capitol Hill dojo for discussion.
- Sep. 27, 12:30 to 2pm: Cleaning Party at Uptown
- Oct. 4: Monthly Theme Class at Capitol Hill. No classes at Uptown
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