Aikido of Santa Cruz Class Schedule

Aikido of Santa Cruz offers a new beginning class for adults and teenagers every two months. Taught by black-belt instructors, each class encompasses the Aikido philosophy of nonviolence and its physical expression. In the class, you will learn to fall safely, to relax under pressure, to move fluidly with a partner, and to apply the principles of harmony to self-defense.

Beginning Classes start every other month -- please visit the Events page or call us for the next starting dates. Each beginning class is designed as a complete introduction to Aikido. Whether or not you choose to continue training, you will take with you from the class a basic understanding of one of the most profound and graceful martial arts in the world.

General classes are ongoing and are open to all students who have graduated from the beginning class (minimum of 6 weeks Aikido classes).

Kids classes are for ages 6-9, Young people classes are for ages 9-12, and Teen classes are for ages 13-18.
The Aikido classes for young people involve non-competitive Aiki games, stretching, rolling, and Aikido partner practices. The emphasis throughout is on having fun and learning cooperatively. Through these classes, young people develop coordination, confidence, and respect for themselves and others.

• Mondays
  6:30 - 7:30am GENERAL
  3:15 - 4:15pm YOUNG PEOPLE (Ages 6 - 9)
  4:30 - 5:30pm YOUNG PEOPLE (Ages 9 - 12)
  6:00 - 7:30pm GENERAL

• Tuesday
  10:00 - 11:30am GENERAL
  4:30 - 5:30pm TEEN (Ages 13-18)
  5:45 - 6:45pm BEGINNING
  7:00 - 8:30pm GENERAL

• Wednesday
  6:30 - 7:30am GENERAL
  3:15 - 4:15pm YOUNG PEOPLE (Ages 6 - 9)
  4:30 - 5:30pm YOUNG PEOPLE (Ages 9 - 12)
  6:00 - 7:30pm GENERAL
  Thursday
  10:00 - 11:30am GENERAL
  4:30 - 5:30pm TEEN (Ages 13-18)
  5:45 - 6:45pm BEGINNING
  7:00 - 8:30pm GENERAL

• Friday
  6:30 - 7:30am GENERAL
  5:30 - 7:00pm GENERAL

• Saturday
  9:15 - 10:15am BEGINNING
  10:30am - noon GENERAL

• Sunday
  10:30am - noon GENERAL

Besides these regular classes a number of special classes are offered at certain times throughout the year, as well.

Out-of-town guests are always very welcome to practice at Aikido of Santa Cruz. Please talk to the Sensei about mat fees.

The release of liability form is here if you wish to fill it out ahead of time and bring it with you.

Visitors are always welcome!

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