Weekly Class Schedule
Please aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before class to allow time to sign a waiver and/or to change and be ready for class. Beginners are always welcome to our weekday adult classes and our Saturday morning weapons class. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and come train with us.
| Monday | Adult Class 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Adult Class 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Adult Class 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Adult Class 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | No Class (except for the special monthly class) Email Nashaikikai278@gmail.com for more info. Special Monthly Friday Class 6:30 – 8:00 pm (dinner after) |
| Saturday | Weapons Class 8:30 – 9:30 am Advanced Adult Class (Concepts & Principles) 10:00 – 11:30 AM Youth Class 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Classes
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About Classes
New Students
New students are welcome to join any of our weekday classes as well as our Saturday morning weapons class. The study of aikido increases flexibility, endurance, and balance. Most students find that it reduces stress and increases the ability to focus. Aikido can be a very effective form of self-defense. However, that is not the goal of aikido. We strive for agatsu, the control of ourselves, and we train cooperatively in this pursuit.
Adult Classes
This is the regular adult class. Anyone can attend who has already gotten the basics in a beginner course or is transferring from another dojo. Both open hand and weapons are used in class.
Weapons Class
Focus on weapons: bokken, jo, and tanto. If you don’t have your own training weapons feel free to ask which dojo weapons may be borrowed. Class is open to all interested students. However, those who haven’t completed the Introductory Course should check with the instructor before showing up.
Youth Class
As is our tradition, we will adjust each class to the students present, taking into account age, skill, and experience. All are welcome. New students will start with the basic techniques of the entry-level (6th kyu) and will advance as far as their efforts take them.
Special Monthly Friday Class
Usually the last Friday of each month, everyone in the dojo from beginners to senior students are invited to attend class and then afterward dine together. It’s a great opportunity to bond and get to know others. Contact the dojo to find out when the next special Friday class will be.
Monthly Dues
Nashville Aikikai is a non-profit organization. Our instructors, office managers, etc., donate their time, effort, and skills for the benefit of the dojo and students. All dues go towards the operation, maintenance, and beautification of the dojo.
Dues are paid on the first day of the month or at the beginning of a new class. Adult dojo members will receive a monthly PayPal dues invoice. We also accept cash or checks, but not credit cards.
| Regular Adult Monthly Dues | $140/month Additional family members are just $85 per month. |
| New Students | $150 for first eight weeks |
| Youth Classes | $35/month Additional members of the family may attend the Youth class at no additional charge. |
| Supporting Membership | $25/month This membership is for those who are not participating in frequent training at Nashville Aikikai and would like to support the dojo. It includes 1 free drop-in day a month or 12 a year. |
| Supporting Membership 2 | $50.00/month For those who would like to support the dojo at a higher level, this membership includes 1 free drop-in day a month or 12 a year, plus a 10% discount on seminars at Nashville Aikikai. |