Calendar

Introductory Course in September

This four-week course provides a general introduction to the art of Aikido. You will learn how to fall safely, practice some basic techniques and be introduced to the foundational principles of our art. If you’d like to take the course, all you have to do is show up early to the first class of the section you’d like to join, fill out a little paperwork and pay your fee. Just be sure to bring along some comfortable workout clothes to change into.   Fee: $50.

Section 1: Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 PM and Wednesdays 7 to 8 PM. The first class meets Wednesday, September 8th at 7 PM. The last class will be on Monday, October 4th at 6:30 PM.
Section 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon to 1 PM. The first class meets Tuesday, September 7th at Noon, the last on Thursday, September 30th.

Section 3: Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 7 AM. The first class meets Wednesday, September 8th at 6 AM and the last on Monday, October 4th.

A Weekend with Peter Ralston, September 10 – 12

As he has done for a number of years now, Peter brings his inspirational teaching to Aikido of Madison. This seminar will cover the basics of Peter’s innovative art, Cheng Hsin Tui Shou, which has many similarities to Aikido. The seminar is particularly appropriate for people new to Cheng Hsin. Classes start at 7 PM on Friday and at 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, consult Peter’s website:
www.chenghsin.com

Yudansha Training

These classes are primarily intended for people training for a yudansha exam or for anyone interested in working on advanced skills, such as weapons taking, randori, jiyu waza, kaeshi waza, etc. They are tentatively planned for the fourth Sunday of each month, starting at 10 AM and lasting about 1.5 hours. Students from other dojos are welcome. Note: these dates are tentative, so be sure to check with us before you decide to come.

  • September 26
  • October 31

Kyu Testing
The currently-scheduled dates for kyu tests are:

  • Saturday, April 24
  • Friday, June 18
  • Saturday, September 4
  • Friday, December 3

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