Class Info
Classes at Oak Park Aikikai are offered through the Park District of Oak Park. We offer three adult classes each week – Beginning,
Continuing I, and Continuing II Aikido.
Beginning Aikido – Fridays, 630p – 715p varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
In our Beginning class, you will be introduced to aikido techniques and philosophy. Your primary focus will be on breathing and posture, conditioning, etiquette, and learning to roll and fall properly. Your progress will be monitored by one of our senior students throughout the entire session, and you will advance at your own pace. We will help you modify your practice for physical limitations, or the constraints of age. You may take the Beginning class as often as you’d like.
Continuing I Aikido – Tuesdays, 7p – 8p
varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
Once you are comfortable and have basic proficiency taking ukemi (falls and rolls), you will be invited to join our Continuing I class. Here you will start to practice a broad range of techniques, and begin to develop your skill as an aikidoist. You will also be introduced to aikido weapons. The pace of training in Continuing class is faster than in the Beginning class. Current aikido practitioners with a rank of 5th kyu or higher do not need instructor permission to enroll for this class.
Continuing II Aikido – Fridays, 730p – 845p
varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
Continuing II class is open to individuals who have achieved 3rd kyu or higher, or who have the instructor’s permission. Focus is on honing one’s skill in both open hand practice and with weapons. This is a demanding class that will challenge you to practice at a higher level.
Continuing I, and Continuing II Aikido.
Beginning Aikido – Fridays, 630p – 715p varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
In our Beginning class, you will be introduced to aikido techniques and philosophy. Your primary focus will be on breathing and posture, conditioning, etiquette, and learning to roll and fall properly. Your progress will be monitored by one of our senior students throughout the entire session, and you will advance at your own pace. We will help you modify your practice for physical limitations, or the constraints of age. You may take the Beginning class as often as you’d like.
Continuing I Aikido – Tuesdays, 7p – 8p
varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
Once you are comfortable and have basic proficiency taking ukemi (falls and rolls), you will be invited to join our Continuing I class. Here you will start to practice a broad range of techniques, and begin to develop your skill as an aikidoist. You will also be introduced to aikido weapons. The pace of training in Continuing class is faster than in the Beginning class. Current aikido practitioners with a rank of 5th kyu or higher do not need instructor permission to enroll for this class.
Continuing II Aikido – Fridays, 730p – 845p
varies by season: typically 8-12 week sessions
Continuing II class is open to individuals who have achieved 3rd kyu or higher, or who have the instructor’s permission. Focus is on honing one’s skill in both open hand practice and with weapons. This is a demanding class that will challenge you to practice at a higher level.
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