Aikido ($)

About the Class

Aikido is a Japanese martial art with a unique focus on conflict resolution. Students practice to disable attacks without harming the attacker. Aikido uses the energy of the attack itself to unbalance the attacker and gain control of their body using joint locks, pins, and throws. Much more than a physical martial art, Aikido is also a non-dual mindfulness practice, integrating body and mind, power and compassion, with graceful, flowing movements that require deep focus to master. Partnered practice ensures equal time learning to respond to an attack with a technique and to receive the technique while learning to fall safely and softly.