Traditional In-Person Aikido
Introductory Course

Saturdays (All Levels) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg VA

Updated: June 25, 2024

We review and update all policies to comply with CDC, VDH, VDOL, and OSHA requirements as needed that may help prevent exposures to any respiratory illness in non-healthcare settings and to increase the safety of training at the Dojo per our current policy (June 2024). Masks are optional but welcomed if a student feels they need to wear one. 

About the Introductory Aikido Course

This course introduces you to the Aikido dojo (place of training), and Aikido as a practice. If you were ever curious about trying a martial art or Aikido specifically and wanted to experience some of the benefits Aikido practice and a little bit of Japanese culture, this introductory course is a great option. Each class includes Meditation, Basic Movements, Conditioning, Etiquette & Japanese Vocabulary. We start you at one day per week and build up to two days per week.

Some Benefits of Aikido

• Improve flexibility, balance, and stability

• Learn how to fall safely

• Learn about Japanese culture and traditions

• Connect with our great community

• Active and Passive Meditation

• Develop Basic Self Defense and Intuitive Awareness

• Breathing control, Conditioning,  and Exercise

Next Steps

1.  Sign up for an appointment to visit and observe a class  https://forms.gle/owpkx4p72W1kSRQR6

2.  Complete and Submit the eWaiver form https://aikidoblacksburg.org/about-us/waiver  

3.  Register Membership Dues / Order Your Uniform (New Members) https://aikidoblacksburg.org/membership-and-uniform

• If your vaccination status is unverified, or you are not yet fully vaccinated, you will not be allowed to train.  Virtual Saturday classes may be an option depending on level of enrollment.

More info / Refresher: 

• What to do for Your First Class

• Member Resources - History, Etiquette, etc