Nashville Aikikai offers a variety of structured and open classes to meet student needs. Visitors are welcome to watch. The best time to watch a class is Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
We welcome all Aikidoka, regardless of affiliation or experience, to come and train. We only ask that you speak with the instructor prior to class.
Class Schedule:
Adult Introductory Class:
Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Instructor: Varies
Nashville Aikikai offers ongoing open enrollment for beginning students with no previous aikido experience during our Monday/Wednesday 6:30pm classes. There is no need to preregister and you may start on any date. Beginning students will be welcome to attend any combination of Monday/Wednesday ukemi and introductory classes as well as Friday 6:30pm classes.
Youth Class: Ages 9-17.
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Instructor: Jacques Crist, Nidan.
Kids Class: Ages 5-8.
Saturday, 12:30-1:15 PM.
Instructor: Jay Barnet, Shodan
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The American Martial Arts dojo in Smyrna, TN offers Aikido classes in affiliation with Nashville Aikikai. Please see Contact Us page for information.
