Aikido for all levels Hombu style US Aikido Federation taught

When: Monday, March 31, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 

Every week on Monday until September 19, 2025

Where: Schenectady YWCA, 44 Washington ave · Schenectady, NY

Cost: Free

Travel: Discuss in class

Aikido – a modern Japanese martial art which incorporates powerful techniques applied in the spirit of harmony and reconciliation.

No matter who you are, where you’re from, your size, shape, or age,
everyone can learn Aikido.

Blending and redirecting techniques, Jujitsu joint locks and boxing elements, keep this martial art applicable for all people. Whether you are seeking a transitional combat martial art as a military or law enforcement professional, a martial art that promotes self-defense, flexibility, strength building, coordination or mindfulness based movement – Aikido can meet your needs.

learn warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
Ki development

basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls

self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization’s, disarming,

eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”

post traumatic growth

testing requirements for promotion

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