Introductory class - starts  April 9th

Thursday 6-7:30

An introduction to the philosophy and practice of the martial art of Aikido. Focus is on foundations for an ongoing practice and joining the regular classes with ease. 

Learn:

• to fall and roll

• centering & recentering

• basic Aikido techniques

• Aikido principles of interaction

Instructor: Todd Biderman, 2nd dan

Aiki Flow - starts April 8th

Wednesdays 6:7:30

I’ve heard Aikido described as “doing yoga in traffic”. The image is funny, yet it is apt. We centre and align our posture, move mindfully, and build our capacity to respond to pressures coming at us - effectively, creatively, appropriately - not so much reactively. 

This unique class brings you the wisdom of Aikido in a format accessible for all bodies and abilities, with a focus on internal awareness. 

Solo exercises - release tensions and develop hara and whole-body movement.

Paired practice to test our mind-body centeredness, stability and agility, and then play with spontaneity.

Instructor: Alix Flavelle, 5th dan

Bokken & Jo - starts April 4th

Saturdays 6-7:30

An exploration of Aikido principles with the wooden sword and staff. Focusing on principles of posture, timing, and positioning.  Solo and paired exercises and kata. 

Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.