The Austin Aikikai Beginners Program is a four-week curriculum designed to give someone new to martial arts and Aikido an overview of basic movements, techniques, and vocabulary. PE credit is available to eligible AISD middle school and high school students. Beginners are also welcome to join Aikido classes M-F 6pm and Sat.
Austin Aikikai supports students in their meditation practice by providing a structured zazen period on Tuesday evenings. Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido's founder, introduced Jo techniques. The Jo is a wooden staff about four feet long and practiced according to the principles of Aikido. Jo is regularly taught in the Aikido classes at Austin Aikikai.
Austin Aikikai supports students in their meditation practice by providing a structured zazen period on Tuesday evenings. Morihei Ueshiba, Aikido's founder, introduced Jo techniques. The Jo is a wooden staff about four feet long and practiced according to the principles of Aikido. Jo is regularly taught in the Aikido classes at Austin Aikikai.
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The Austin Aikikai Beginners Program is a four-week curriculum designed to give someone new to martial arts and Aikido an overview of basic movements, techniques, and vocabulary. However you can start anytime. The Beginners Program is led by Vincent Hauser, Yondan and Fukushidoin (fourth degree blackbelt and certified instructor in Aikido).
The goals of Aikido are there for all to achieve. To become a person in harmony with others, to become an integrated and balanced individual, and to explore our full human potential should be the aims of the Aikido student. It is obviously a lifetime pursuit. Aikido classes are held every weekday evening at 6 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:30 am.
Shinkage is a form of kenjutsu originating in the sixteenth century. Austin Aikikai is one of only a handful of dojos in the United States to provide training in this art from the traditional Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Heihou, with the opportunity to practice under the direct supervision of Yagyu Koichi Sensei when he comes to the US.
Austin Aikikai supports students in their meditation practice by providing a structured zazen period on Tuesday evenings. Forms used are from the Rinzai Zen tradition and we practice under the guidance of Shinge Roshi of the Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-ji. Our dojo's meditation hall is open to all students and all levels of practice are welcome.
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Susan Hauser
Jan 28, 2019
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Kristen Starr
Nov 19, 2018
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Jonathan Rocher
Sep 01, 2018
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Jason T.
Apr 09, 2018
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Jay Shoemaker
Dec 25, 2013
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Gilberto Ferrer
Sep 03, 2013
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Kevin Koym
Jul 15, 2013
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Susan H.
Jan 09, 2013
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Training at Austin Aikikai is a surprising experience. I joined because Aikido looked like fun. After practicing for 5 years, I've found that it IS fun, but so much more. My body moves better, I'm more flexible, I've learned many new physical and mental skills, with so much more to learn--it's a place to grow and learn every day. And the community that I've joined at Austin Aikikai is composed of interesting, fun, positive, and supportive people. Everyone really cares about and takes care of each other at all times.
Stephanie B.
Jun 08, 2012
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I am new to Aikido and pretty much a klutz, so I very much appreciate how kind and patient the senior students and teachers are here. The people here are so nice, the instruction is excellent, and the dojo is quite spacious. There are many black belts here but do not be intimidated - they all go out of their way to help the new people. If I have any complaint, it's that there's no a/c in the summer and the uniforms are hot (there are fans - big ones)...but you get used to it. :-)
