Teen & Adult Aikido Class
2024-05-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Bolton Plaza, 21552 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
AIKIDO for Teens & Adults – Martial Art Class
We provide training in the traditional Japanese martial art of Ki-Aikido. This class is for ages 13 through adult.
Topics include:

Conflict resolution (non-dissension)
Mental conditioning: Learn to maintain a calm mind through discipline, meditation, deep breathing & developing focus
Physical conditioning: proper breathing, posture, health exercises
Martial Art Techniques: Throws, Joint Locks, Strikes, Attacks, Pins, Rolling/Falling (Ukemi)
Traditional Japanese Weapons: Bokken (sword), Jo (staff), Tanto (knife)
Tradition: History of the art, Philosophy, Etiquette and more
How to apply the principles to everyday life

Learn more about Ki Development
Learn more about Aikido
AGES: 13+
DAY: Monday, Thursday
TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Class begins promptly at 7:00pm
REGISTER TODAY!
CONTACT: Email me at wardsensei@westlinnkiaikido.com
COURSE FEE: $105 a month for adults. $85 a month for teens. Fees are all inclusive: all tests, belts annual renewals, insurance, and our annual tournament are included. Please make checks out to The Oregon Ki Society, with “West Linn Dojo” in the memo. There is no limit to the amount of times you can train, so we encourage all members to train as often as possible.
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear loose fitting clothes (sweat pants and a t-shirt) or Aikido Gi (uniform).
FAMILY WAITING AREA: Sit in the AC and enjoy class watching on closed circuit TV or let the little ones enjoy our toy cabinet.
DIRECTIONS: We are located in the lower level of Bolton Plaza. We recommend parking behind the building vs parking at street level.

Aikido Test Prep Class
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:00
Advanced Aikido Test Prep Class
This class is invite only and reserved for students who have a test coming up. Students use the time to check off Taigi pre-reqs, study arts for their upcoming tests and review Ki testing requirements.
Topics include:

Taigi check-off
Ki Exercises
Hitori Waza
Martial Art Techniques: Throws, Joint Locks, Strikes, Attacks, Pins, Rolling/Falling (Ukemi)
Traditional Japanese Weapons: Bokken (sword), Jo (staff), Tanto (knife)

Learn more about Ki Development
Learn more about Aikido
AGES: All Ages
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Class begins promptly at 6:00pm
REGISTER TODAY!
CONTACT: Email me at wardsensei@westlinnkiaikido.com
COURSE FEE: $105 a month for adults. $85 a month for teens. $75 a month for kids under 13. Fees are all inclusive: all tests, belts annual renewals, insurance, and our annual tournament are included. Please make checks out to The Oregon Ki Society, with “West Linn Dojo” in the memo. There is no limit to the amount of times you can train, so we encourage all members to train as often as possible.
WHAT TO WEAR: Aikido Gi (uniform).
DIRECTIONS: We are located in the lower level of Bolton Plaza. We recommend parking behind the building vs parking at street level.

Lil Samurai
2024-05-09 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-13 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-16 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-20 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-23 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-27 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-05-30 17:05 - 17:50, 2024-06-03 17:05 - 17:50
Lil’ Samurai
*AGES 5-8*
Description: Our Lil’ Samurai program is engineered to introduce young children, ages 5-8, to basic Aikido concepts. Classes are taught in a traditional dojo setting. Courtesy, respect and cooperation are fundamental lessons, and built into the formal beginning of each class. Children learn a variety of activities and skills, including stretching and playful warm-ups.
Time is devoted to learning the fundamental movements of the Ki-Aikido martial arts at a level that is appropriate for small children. We focus on making the class a fun way to get exercise and teach the basic concepts the children will need to know as they grow older.
A Ki-Aikido art consists of one person attacking and another person performing the Ki-Aikido technique (made up of throws, re-directions and pins). Because attackers are frequently thrown to the ground, it is necessary to learn how to fall safely. These skills are taught at the pace small children are able to learn them. Other students in the class train with respect of each other’s abilities in this area.
Lessons are often summarized at the end of class, showing students how the day’s learning can be applied to their life outside the dojo, including some of the following applications:

how to maintain focus (called “one-point”)
how to stay calm in stressful situations
how to respect themselves and others
how to work with a partner through cooperation
learn to work hard and not give up
learn how to exercise the body and push themselves physically
how to use their skills in daily life
improve relationships with friends, siblings, parents & teachers
improve school performance
improve performances in sports
cope with bullying and peer pressure
learn how to see a task through to completion
how to resolve conflicts without fighting
how to defend themselves by re-directing attacks away from them safely

AGES: 5-8
DAY: Monday, Thurs
TIME: 5:05pm-5:50pm. Class begins promptly at 5:05pm.
REGISTER TODAY!
CONTACT: Email us at wardsensei@westlinnkiaikido.com
COURSE FEE: $75 a month (see more on Aikido pricing). Fees are all inclusive: testing, belts, annual membership to the global Ki Society, insurance and entry to our annual tournament are all included. Please make checks out to The Oregon Ki Society, with “West Linn Dojo” in the memo. Wear loose fitting clothes (sweat pants and a t-shirt) or Aikido GI.
Membership provides access to ALL Oregon Ki Society dojos, so members are encouraged to train as often as possible for the best value.
DIRECTIONS: We are located in the lower level of Bolton Plaza. We recommend parking behind the building vs parking at street level.

Kids Ki Aikido Class
2024-05-09 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-13 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-16 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-20 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-23 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-27 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-05-30 18:00 - 18:55, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 18:55
Kid’s Ki Aikido Martial Art Classes
We provide training in the traditional Japanese martial art of Ki-Aikido. This class is for children ages 8 through 12.
Note: All instructors and assistants are fully vaccinated for Covid and Flu.
Topics include:

Conflict resolution (non-dissension)
Mental conditioning: Learn to maintain a calm mind through discipline, meditation, deep breathing & developing focus
Physical conditioning: proper breathing, posture, health exercises
Martial Art Techniques: Throws, Joint Locks, Strikes, Attacks, Pins, Rolling/Falling (Ukemi)
Traditional Japanese Weapons: Bokken (sword), Jo (staff), Tanto (knife)
Tradition: History of the art, Philosophy, Etiquette and more
How to apply the principles to everyday life

Learn more about Ki Development
Learn more about Aikido
AGES: 8-12
DAY: Monday, Thursday
TIME: 6:00pm-6:55pm.
Class begins promptly at 6:00pm
REGISTER TODAY!
CONTACT: Email me at wardsensei@westlinnkiaikido.com
COURSE FEE: $75 a month for kids under 13. Fees are all inclusive: all tests, belts annual renewals, insurance, and our annual tournament are included. Please make checks out to The Oregon Ki Society, with “West Linn Dojo” in the memo. There is no limit to the amount of times you can train, so we encourage all members to train as often as possible.
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear loose fitting clothes (sweat pants and a t-shirt) or Aikido Gi (uniform).
DIRECTIONS: We are located in the lower level of Bolton Plaza. We recommend parking behind the building vs parking at street level.
