At Salt Lake Aikikai, we practice traditional Aikido. Our emphasis is on fun, while assimilating sound martial principles. We are directly affiliated with the Aikikai "Hombu Dojo" in Tokyo, headquarters of the original Aikido organization. Everyone is welcome: beginners and visitors alike. Our training is safe for all ages (14 and up) and all levels of athletic ability.
Classes start at 7:00 p.m. sharp (9:00 a.m. on Saturday), but we typically arrive as early as 6:40 p.m. to set up (8:50 a.m. on Saturdays). You do not need a 'gi' (white uniform) to start but we recommend you get one as soon as you know Aikido is something you want to pursue. The black pants (hakama) are not required in our dojo until you reach the rank of 2nd kyu.
Classes start at 7:00 p.m. sharp (9:00 a.m. on Saturday), but we typically arrive as early as 6:40 p.m. to set up (8:50 a.m. on Saturdays). You do not need a 'gi' (white uniform) to start but we recommend you get one as soon as you know Aikido is something you want to pursue. The black pants (hakama) are not required in our dojo until you reach the rank of 2nd kyu.
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Yoshida sensei is a really approachable person! Admittedly, not a question, however, Yoshida sensei is Sano sensei's formal teacher and a mentor to and friend of the dojo. Can you tell me more about the dojo? The late Yamane shihan was the dojo's first mentor, overseeing dan testing for dojo members for ten years and eight dan tests.
Sano sensei was born and raised in Aichi, Japan. He has more than 40-years experience in the martial arts, beginning his Aikido training in 1994. He additionally holds the rank of 5th degree black belt in karate. Sano sensei enjoys skiing, golfing, hiking, and woodworking in addition, to his continued study of aikido.
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