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Each month, we try to get together as a dojo, including our sister dojo (Cookeville Aikikai) to train and have a meal together. Keiko starts at 6:30 and ends around 7:30. Then, we clean and either have …

If you are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn how to use Aikido principles to blend with our opponent and find non-violent resolution of conflict, please join us on March 11th at 6:30 pm. For …

Classes are canceled this week due to weather and hazardous travel conditions. Please stay safe and warm and we will see you next week. Please check our class schedule for updates: https://nashvilleaikikai.org/class-calendar/…

We would like to congratulate Noah Saxe for successfully completing his Rokkyu test Saturday, December 2nd. Congratulations, Noah!

We’d also like to congratulate Emily Lemmon and Scott Silver on their successful Sankyu tests on December 2nd! Congratulations, Emily and Scott!…

We would like to congratulate Matthew Dyer for successfully completing his Nikyu test Saturday, August 12th. Congratulations, Matthew!

We’d also like to congratulate Christina Karageorgou-Bastea on her successful Rokkyu test on October 7th! Congratulations, Christina!…

Tres Hofmeister joins us at Nashville Aikikai for a seminar, September 15-17th. Hofmeister Sensei is ranked nanadan (7th degree) in Aikido. He is a student of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan and Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan. He began his training in 1978 and …

Our next round of introductory classes begins September 11th! Wear clothes you can move around in, and join us on the mat 6:30 to 8pm Mondays and Wednesdays. Please arrive early if possible, especially on the first day to complete …

Aikido in East Nashville

The new intro course begins March 6th at 6:30 PM.

The 8-week course is held every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm.

Just wear comfy workout clothes. Arrive 15 minutes early, show proof of covid vaccination, …

We had various promotions in 2022 including:

Rokyu

Lidia, Josh, Thomas, Jon, Abby, Jeff

Gokyu

Emily, Scott, Lidia

Ikkyu

Kumiko …

Our “Second Friday” social class will be Friday, December 9th.

These are classes that begin at 6:30 for training, but end a little earlier than the usual 8 so that we can clear space and set up for communal dinner!…