5-Week (10 lessons) Introduction to Aikido
(14 yr older and adults)
Join us at the Lakeshore Aikido Club for "10-lessons for $50" introductory course on Aikido. Classes will include warm-up and flexibility exercises, basic footwork, Aikido techniques (waza), basic self-defense from (wooden) knife (tanto) attack, breathing exercises, and talks on Aikido philosophy. New students are invited to come wearing loose and comfortable exercise clothes. If interested in Aikido uniforms (gi), information can be found in the article "What to wear during practice" in the blog page. At the end of the course all participating students will be able to test for the 6th-kyu level in Aikido!
Upon registration, new students will also receive a complementary copy of the unique Lakeshore Aikido Club Student Manual, and if interested in continuing the study of Aikido a special 10% discount for the first year!
Fee: $50
Upon registration, new students will also receive a complementary copy of the unique Lakeshore Aikido Club Student Manual, and if interested in continuing the study of Aikido a special 10% discount for the first year!
Fee: $50
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Regular Aikido Classes
Aikido is a martial art and requires time to learn various physical movements, leg work, and body conditioning necessary to perform various techniques in a satisfactory, effective, and gratifying way. Aikido courses can be long term projects depending on individual commitments and aspirations. Typically, to enjoy gratifying and consistent results, Aikido students are advised to train at least once or twice a week, or two to three hours per week. Classes are structured in a way that provide warm-up drills, flexibility exercises, cardi-vascular activities, and body conditioning, as well as guided study of several unarmed and armed techniques. Classes are open to students of all level of expertise, progression is continually evaluated, and advancement promoted through tests scheduled and authorized by the instructor. Classes are now open for members 14 yrs old and older. For information: [email protected] |
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REGULAR AIKIDO LESSONS FOR KIDS IN EVANSTON
Aikido offers fun, exercise, and values to your child! Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Come and join on Thursday September 5th! Do you want your child to feel safe and strong, even in challenging situations? With Aikido, your child can learn to set boundaries, express themselves confidently and deal with their emotions more consciously. Aikido offers not only a positive way to spend your free time, but also an opportunity for your child to develop discipline and respect. Confidence in one's own abilities grows through experiences of success and learning techniques. This is how we make your child strong for life. Through mindful training, your child can experience first-hand what it feels like to concentrate, reduce stress, and find emotional balance. Give your child the chance to develop their inner strength through Aikido. Registration (one time cost): $35
(includes: uniform, student manual, dojo ID) Annual Affiliation Fee (once every year): $45 Monthly Dues (once every month): $50 |
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Special Classes and Private Lessons
Special classes and private lessons are available for those who are interested in learning and practicing Aikido at the Lakeshore Aikido Club but cannot commit to the regular hours of practice as per current schedule. The instructor will consider setting up these classes to individuals or small groups with special needs and requests including short-term commitment, specific weekday, weekend, and/or hours requests. The Lakeshore Aikido Club also offers private lessons to Aikido students' preparation for tests at all levels.
For information and to schedule a meeting, please contact instructor:
[email protected]
Special classes and private lessons are available for those who are interested in learning and practicing Aikido at the Lakeshore Aikido Club but cannot commit to the regular hours of practice as per current schedule. The instructor will consider setting up these classes to individuals or small groups with special needs and requests including short-term commitment, specific weekday, weekend, and/or hours requests. The Lakeshore Aikido Club also offers private lessons to Aikido students' preparation for tests at all levels.
For information and to schedule a meeting, please contact instructor:
[email protected]
Aikido Self-Defense
Although dissimilar from other traditional and modern combat forms and fighting systems currently available, numerous Aikido techniques can be adopted as an effective self-defense method that generates self-confidence and a sense of personal security in real life-threatening situations. The art of Aikido is not aimed at attacking, deliberately harming, or defeating an aggressor through violent strikes. It is rather a humane approach to self-defense and conflict management that emphasizes the neutralization of attacks through control, deterrence, and submission of the aggressor.
Although dissimilar from other traditional and modern combat forms and fighting systems currently available, numerous Aikido techniques can be adopted as an effective self-defense method that generates self-confidence and a sense of personal security in real life-threatening situations. The art of Aikido is not aimed at attacking, deliberately harming, or defeating an aggressor through violent strikes. It is rather a humane approach to self-defense and conflict management that emphasizes the neutralization of attacks through control, deterrence, and submission of the aggressor.
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Committed and serious Aikido practitioners pursuing constant and long-term practice of Aikido per se can develop the skills necessary to effectively face situations that require real-life self-defense. However, a select number of Aikido techniques can be adapted for the specific purpose of preparing anyone to develop self-defense skills in a relatively short time. |
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The Lakeshore Aikido Club offers medium-term courses in Aikido self-defense upon request and for groups of four or more people. The courses offer both theory and practice of self-defense, including fundamentals of behavioral and situational awareness (attitude detection, behavioral profiling, threat/danger anticipation), non-confrontational response (attack deflection, reaction strategy, redirection of opponent's force and strikes, destabilization or breaking opponent's balance), and hand-to-hand techniques from the classic Aikido repertoire (joint manipulations, throws, immobilization techniques, jab-strikes, and how to fall). Aikido techniques also include defense from armed assault especially against knives and sticks/batons.
For information please contact instructor:
[email protected]
For information please contact instructor:
[email protected]