CONNECTICUT KI AIKIDO


class structure





Classes are designed for teens and adults ages 12 and up.


  • Aikido Techniques (basic, intermediate and advanced, depending on student’s ability and years of training)
  • Ukemi – Safely “receiving” techniques and learning to fall (backward and forward rolls)
  • Weapons – Defensive applications of the bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff) and tanto (knife)
  • Timing, blending, and ma-ai (optimal distance)
  • Taigi – Sequence of several arts done with a partner
  • Meditation – Oneness of Mind and Body (Ki Meditation, Ki Breathing, Sokushin no Gyo (bell meditation))


class schedule





Monday: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM



what to expect





All are welcome to join regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, martial-arts experience, or physical ability. The only things you need to practice Aikido are a body and a mind.


Registered members of Ki Society will are expected to wear a clean dogi (practice uniform) at all times on the mat, with an appropriately-colored obi depending upon rank. Yudansha (holders of black belts) will also wear hakama (traditional pants).


Because we focus on connection with, and care for, the uke (the person being thrown), and because we maintain proper form and posture during techniques, Ki Aikido has an extraordinarily low injury rate.


With that in mind, please note that Aikido is a physical art and requires routine physical contact with all dojo members.



what you need for your first class





All newcomers are encouraged to participate and experience the art of Aikido.


WHAT TO WEAR

  • Light stretchy pants and shirt (gym clothes)

WAIVER

  • Registration and Assumption of Risk Waiver is required prior to participation. Parent (or legally responsible guardian) must sign this waiver on behalf of children under the age of 18. This step is completed during the sign-up process.