Our Classes
Intro to Aikido Course - 9/7-9/30
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Intro to Aikido Course - 9/7-9/30 *
Join us for a 4-week introduction to the art of Aikido! This class is designed to help you learn basic movements, how to safely roll, and how Aikido philosophy translates into martial training.
This beginner course is geared toward teen and adult students of all ages and fitness levels.
Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks, from 6:45-7:30. The course runs from Monday, September 7th, to Wednesday, September 30th.
Cost: $100 (includes a free uniform)
Aikido - Adults & Teens
The Aikido program at Zenshinkan Dojo is conducted in the spirit of Budo – the Martial Way. Through rigorous martial training, students learn to respond to aggression with centered movement, to embody the principle of non-contention, blending with the energy of an attack and leading it to resolution.
The focus of Aikido training at Zenshinkan Dojo is to transcend the limitations and barriers we impose on ourselves and move toward greater freedom in our lives. We practice in a spirit of cooperation and respect. Aikido teaches us to find the power of physical and energetic connection. Body and mind are cultivated through physical exertion, refinement of technique, learning responsive ukemi, and development of the focus, effort, posture, and courage essential to effective self-defense.
Aikido - Kids
Our Children’s Class is designed for students aged 7 to 12. In this program, we provide children an experience of martial arts in a cooperative, supportive, and empowering environment where they will learn self-defense and virtuous behavior through Aikido. Students learn the fundamental self-defense techniques of Aikido, while at the same time developing physically, mentally, and socially.
Children aged 4-6 participate in our Aiki Tots program. These classes use Aiki movements and play to foster self-awareness, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Ikebana - Flower Arrangement
Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art that has been practiced for more than six centuries. It developed from the Buddhist ritual of offering flowers to the spirits of the dead. It is now practiced as an art form independent of its religious origins, however the art has retained strong symbolic and philosophical meaning.
Zenshinkan's Ikebana program comes from the Ohara School of Ikebana, founded by Unshin Ohara in the late nineteenth century. The Moribana Style of Ikebana was first developed by the Ohara School. This was a pioneering and brilliant step in modern Ikebana. This style of Ikebana emphasizes the beauty of color as well as the beauty of nature.
Classes meet one or two Thursdays each month, from 6:30-8:00. For information, email us at info@zenshinkan.com.
Zen Meditation
Zazen (sitting meditation) is the basic practice of Zen as it provides the most direct conditions in which to unify mind and body through the breath. In our Chosei Zen Rinzai lineage, we seek this unification by training in three ways: Zen-Ken-Sho, finding stillness while sitting Zazen, in martial practice, and through a fine art.
We hold three sitting periods each week. In addition, we hold intensive periods of training called Zazenkai 3 times each year.
These classes are freely offered and open to all.
Class Schedule
Monday
5:30 - 6:30 PM Children's Aikido
6:45 - 7:30 Beginner's Class
7:30 - 8:30 PM Adult/Teens Aikido
Wednesday
6:30 - 7:00 AM ONLINE Meditation
5:30 - 6:30 PM Tots/Kids/Teens Aikido
6:45 - 7:30 PM (split class) 7-6th Kyu Test coaching/
Cardio Kihon (6th Kyu and up)
7:30 - 8:30 PM Adult/Teens Aikido
Thursday
6:30 - 8:00 PM Ikebana
(scheduled once or twice each month)
Friday
7:00 - 8:30 AM Zen & Aikido
7:00 - 8:30 PM Adult Aikido and Zazen
Saturday
8:45 - 9:45 AM Children & Tots Aikido
10:00 - 10:30 AM Open Mat
10:30 - 11:30 AM Adult/Teens Aikido
11:30 - 12:30 AM Weapon /Teens Aikido