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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT TEACHING PUBLICLY AT THIS TIME. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE IN A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF CASES ($75 PER HOUR). WE WILL UPDATE THIS WEBSITE IF A PUBLIC, CHEAPER, GROUP TEACHING OPTION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. Students may start anytime. Practice is done at a suitable pace - slow if inexperienced, new students are present, and at a moderate or fast pace if experienced students are present. We believe that technical skills are acquired slowly with deliberate, aware practice. All students are required to abide by Rei-ho, the rules of etiquette, which means proper respect for the teachers, senior students, art, and the physical space (dojo) where we practice. Physical limitations, within reasonable limits, will not be a barrier to training. Techniques can be modified, or alternatives suggested, to work with limitations (knee pain, back problems, and so on). We believe strongly in conditioning so much of the time will be spent in aikido-specific strengthening drills, with attention paid to proper biomechanics. We take a long-term view of practicing this art, so we emphasize good habits (posture, breathing, movement, awareness, basics). Students expecting immediate street-effectiveness, ability to break bricks, flashy gymnastics skills are advised to look elsewhere. Students are expected to help with maintenance of the dojo and in keeping it clean. We view the aikido training hall (dojo) as a spiritual space where we get back to our center, maintain our center, and move with our center. Bullying, excessive displays of egos, unsafe practice, and not listening to teachers may lead to immediate dismissal from classes.

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