Aikido Introductory Series: Jan-Feb 2025

Welcome to the Aikido Introductory Series!

Curious about Aikido? This 8-week course is designed to introduce you to Aikido practice. The class structure includes preparatory movements, rolling and falling safely (ukemi), paired technique practice, and discussion. Classes are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all adults. Aikido is a peaceful, noncompetitive martial art which emphasizes groundedness, connection, flexibility, and resilience.

Event Details:

• Date: Jan 7 - Feb 27, Tues/Thurs
• Time: 6:00pm
• Location: Boulder Aikikai - 2424 30th Street Boulder, CO

Why Would I Train in Aikido?

There are many possible answers! Here are a few:

Aikido offers a path for fitness, self-improvement, community, and play.
Aikido uncovers and entrains alternatives to fight/flight/freeze responses in conflict.
Aikido can be an embodied critique of the idea that if I win, someone else must lose.

Class Structure

Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. You are also welcome to join the Sunday 11:30am class with the "Introductory Series" membership, though it may feel less accessible until you’ve been training for a little bit.

You’ll receive a training uniform (dogi) and some auxiliary materials as the class progresses. It is our hope that this series will provide a foundation for understanding aikido’s place in the world, and—if it fits—in yours as well!

Host or Publisher Boulder Aikikai