1280 Rt. 194 North
Abottstown PA
Contact us for current fee schedule. The only additional fee you will ever have to pay is a nominal test fee, or if you wish to attend a seminar.
Aikido has a mental component as well as a physical one. We request that our students be at least 7 years old on a case by case basis, however the parent must be present with children 7-11. There is no maximum age.
Since Aikido works by using your opponent's energy against them, you don't have to be in top shape.
Yes.
One of the great things about Aikido is that size and strength don't matter. We do not have separate children's classes at this time. In fact, we encourage parents to study Aikido with their children.
No.
Aikido is about harmonizing with your partner or opponent, not competition. Occasionally, our sister dojos will gather together for seminars to share knowledge of the art, but it is not a tournament.
Any activity that involves physical contact carries some risk of injury. We minimize the risk by using mats and instructing new students in the concept of "tapping out" and ukemi, or the safe falling and rolling.
There are several techniques in Aikido that involve putting a lot of pressure on small joints in the body. It is a way to let the practitioner know that they have performed the technique correctly without hurting their opponent.
No problem
Just send a text message to Sensei or Senpai Marshall. Remember that you only pay for the classes that you show up for.
Each rank has a minimum class requirement. Once you have reached that amount, you become eligible to test for the next rank, at Sensei's discretion.
Not at first, but we do request you get one eventually. You can order one online from any martial arts supply store, or we can order it for you.
Absolutely!!
We would prefer that you participate, but you are welcome to observe.