Aikido Beginners Class - September 16 - Oct 9, 2025
02 Sep 2025Join us on the mats for a demo and interactive class!
- Tuesday Sept. 16th, 7:00-8:15pm
After this, our beginners class starts:
- Tue/Thu - 7:00-8:00pm
- Sat - 12:30-2pm (Review class)
Class will be held in the gynmastics room on the second floor of Teagle Hall.
We will emphasize basic empty-handed techniques. You will learn backward and forward rolls, how to fall safely, and a series of both standing and seated Aikido techniques and wooden weapons training. After the 4 weeks, you will be welcome to join the regular Cornell Aikido Club sessions, which meet four times per week.
The costs is $60 for the four-week Beginners Class, no charge for the remainder of semester, and a free uniform for Cornell students who start in the beginners class (as long as uniform supply funding lasts).
No prior experience is needed, and all fitness levels can be accommodated. That said, any prior martial arts knowledge can aid beginners in picking up Aikido techniques and concepts quickly.
No special clothing is required, but sweatpants that cover the knees may be preferred. If you have a judo gi or similar, feel free to wear that.
Although our beginners classes starts on September 16th, new students can join in at any time!