Aikido classes are conducted in a friendly atmosphere with courtesy and respect toward teachers and students reflecting Japanese culture and samurai tradition. Classes begin with a series of warm-up exercises and basic movements that are the foundation of the Aikido techniques to be taught. The teacher then demonstrates techniques that the students practice with partners or in small groups.
If you are interested in starting Aikido, please see our Getting Started information. If you have questions or would like to stop by the Dojo, please contact us.
We also have some courses offered through Fridley Community Center.
Please see
their
catalog to register. We are offering Adult, Youth, and Women-only
classes there.
Class Schedule
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 - 1:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm |
Kyu Techniques (Regular level) Adult Introductory Course* |
| Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:25pm 7:35 - 8:30pm |
Adult Beginner Adult Regular |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Kyu Techniques (Regular level) |
| Thursday | 5:30-6:15pm 6:30 - 7:25pm 7:35 - 8:30pm |
Youth Adult Regular Adult Beginner |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 10:45am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:15 - 1:15pm |
Youth - Except in August Adult Introductory* or Beginner Adult Regular |
Class Fees
| Class | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Classes | $35 / Month | Unlimited Youth classes. Children under 7 years old are generally not encouraged to take Youth classes. |
| Adult Introductory | $25 / 4-Week Course $45 / 8-Week Course |
Adult Introductory Course only. |
| Adult Beginner | $50 / Month | Unlimited Introductory and Adult Beginner/Intermediate classes. |
| Adult Regular | $70 / Month | Unlimited classes, all levels |
| Single Class (Non-AYANA Member) | $15 / Day | Beginner or Introductory classes for one day. |
| Visiting AYANA Members | $8 / Day $25 / Month |
Class(es) dependent on Kyu Level |
| Monthly fees are capped at $140 per family | ||
Additional Information
All Aikido Yoshokai of Minnesota (AYM) Instructors are certified with the head instructor of AYANA, Takashi Kushida-sensei.Adult Beginner members can transition to Adult Regular members with permission from head AYM Instructor, Kris Nelson-sensei.