Aikido of San Luis Obispo

Beginners
Never done Aikido? Start anytime! Women and men of all ages, including teens, are warmly welcomed to begin learning Aikido movements in a safe, non-competitive and supportive environment.

As a beginner, you should wear loose, comfortable clothing (long pants and sleeved tops) to your first class. While the Aikido training uniform (called a "gi"; pronounced ghee) is not required during your first month of training, you are most welcome to purchase and wear a gi right from the start.

As a beginner student, you will train in the Basics Program for one to several months (depending on training frequency and individual factors) after which the chief instructor will let you know if you are ready to train in GENERAL Classes also.

A typical month offers beginners up to 16 classes.

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Basics Training
Become more flexible, powerful, and coordinated as you use principles of blending, flowing, balance, timing and gravity in new and exciting ways. The Basics Program offers Aikido techniques and foundational skills to beginners in a helpful, non-judgmental training environment. Practice getting out of the way of strikes or grabs. Learn to fall gently and get up safely. Start applying basic locks, pins, and throws to neutralize aggression.

A typical month offers 16 Basics classes.

General Training
General Program classes have a faster training pace as well as more complex movements and techniques. General students may train in all Basics classes as well as General classes.

Entrance to the General program requires appropriate ukemi skills and approval from the chief instructor. In the General Program, Dojo Members begin official participation in the Aikido ranking system affiliated with Hombu Dojo/Aikido World Headquarters.

A typical month offers 30-36 classes for students enrolled in the General Program.

Advanced Training
Classes marked on the schedule as Advanced are restricted to Yudansha (black belt holders) and sometimes include brown belt levels as well. There is no additional fee for General students who are eligible for advanced classes.
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Fees
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Student Manual
The Student Manual outlines dojo philosophy, etiquette, training guidelines, rank requirements and procedures, and other important information for students and teachers at Aikido of San Luis Obispo. The most recent edition is available at the dojo. Excerpts from the Student Manual are available to read online.

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