Baltimore Aikido is a school dedicated to the practice of aikido, a Japanese martial art. Aikido practice is a form of functional training improving mind-body coordination that applies to activies of everyday life. Aikido emphasizes natural movement and unified body effort to execute techniques. There is no one kind of Aikido Student.
Baltimore Aikido is always open to people who can bring new perspectives to our school. Training with Baltimore Aikido is different from belonging to a gym. Baltimore Aikido offers a strong community based on the nature of our practice, social events, seminars and travel. By training, you become part of a worldwide group of practioners, seeking to better themselves and contribute to a more peaceful society.
Baltimore Aikido is always open to people who can bring new perspectives to our school. Training with Baltimore Aikido is different from belonging to a gym. Baltimore Aikido offers a strong community based on the nature of our practice, social events, seminars and travel. By training, you become part of a worldwide group of practioners, seeking to better themselves and contribute to a more peaceful society.
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The opening and closing ceremony of each aikido practice is a formal bow directed to the shomen, two claps, another bow to the shomen, and a bow between the instructor and students. The bows directed to the shomen symbolize respect for the spirit and principles of aikido and gratitude to the Founder for developing this system of study.
If you have previous experience and are comfortable with rolling and falling, you can show up to any class. If you do not have previous experience, or just want to start slow, show up to the Monday evening Skills class. It is aimed at beginners who want to learn the basics (or experienced people who want to practice them).
A technique should be demonstrated continuously both right and left until there is a signal to stop. Both irimi and tenkan movement should be used whenever applicable. You will be expected to know and respond to the Japanese terms. It is necessary to have completed the required hours of training (only one hour per day may count in computing time requirements) and it is necessary that the waiting period between each examination has expired.
Flemming Madsen sensei (renshi rokudan, Nippon Iaido Renmei; Men no Maki, Mugai Ryu Iai Hyodo) offers a weekly iaido class for Baltimore Aikido members on Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Additional classes led by Devin Rushing-Schurr are offered on Sundays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The purpose if this FAQ is to answer some specific questions for people who are not familiar Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo. If something you wish to know is not covered, please feel free to ask. In Jo, practice is primarily paired kata (forms). Jo against sword. This is different from some other arts (such as karate or iaido) where the primary practice method is solo.
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Carlton Curry
Oct 18, 2021
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A great place to train and traditional Japanese martial arts with practical, real world application. And electric group of students and instructors training hard and building a community in Baltimore City.
No contracts, and everyone pays dues, including the instructors.
I have been able to take what I learned at Baltimore Aikido and travel and train around the world.
No contracts, and everyone pays dues, including the instructors.
I have been able to take what I learned at Baltimore Aikido and travel and train around the world.
S. S. Kom
Jul 30, 2019
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Nice place, good senseies. You can practice every day. Monthly membership $95 for one or $175 for couple, for all classes. Good preparation for testing, clear schedule and authorization system.
Two rooms, main room have good mats, second - hard floor. Fitting rooms, restroom with shower. Check parking places on the map before coming and come little earlier, please, don’t block the road :).
Very friendly community, highly recommend.
Two rooms, main room have good mats, second - hard floor. Fitting rooms, restroom with shower. Check parking places on the map before coming and come little earlier, please, don’t block the road :).
Very friendly community, highly recommend.
Elizabeth J.
Jan 10, 2017
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