Albuquerque Aikikai: Aikido

Covid-19 Update:

Albuquerque Aikikai values the safety and health of our members. In response to the spread of coronavirus in New Mexico and in keeping with guidelines from the state government, we will close the dojo through at least April 30. As of now, we plan to reopen after that date, when we will start with no-contact weapons training.

These dates are subject to change as the situation warrants. We will post updates here, on abqaikido.com, and through email.

Members, please remember to pay dues in March and April so that we can cover the April rent and keep the dojo open. Please see your email for more information or send us a message if you have any questions.

[03/12/20]   Update: Albuquerque Aikikai will close until at least April 1. Please see our most recent post for more information.

Notice on Covid-19 Coronavirus prevention measures from Okuyama Sensei:

Students, Albuquerque Aikikai will be modifying its schedule starting March 12. We will move over to no-contact weapons-training classes from 6-7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Iaido will continue on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The 10 am Saturday class will be a mix of basic and advanced weapons training.

Beginners class students: This will be excellent time to learn the basics of bokken and jo.

Friday classes will remain at 5:30 and also switch over to basic weapons training.

We ask that anyone showing signs of illness remain home. Please be active with washing your hands and avoid touching your face. We will be stepping up dojo cleaning measures and disinfecting common surfaces.

We will continue to monitor the latest recommendations from our local health professionals and will announce any further changes to the schedule both here on Facebook and on our website.

The instructors from Front Range Aikikai visited in December. Here's some of the action!

Happy New Year! Here's morotedori shihonage from our winter demo at Albuquerque Aikikai: Aikido.

Albuquerque Aikikai has a new beginners class starting on Tuesday, Feb. 4! Come learn the basics of Aikido for the first time, or come and refresh your skills if you've been away from the mat.

The $100 fee includes a training uniform and two months of lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

[12/23/19]   Mark your calendars! Here's the holiday and new-year schedule for the dojo:

Dojo is closed between 12/24 and 12/27.
12/28 (Sat) regular morning classes (Iaido and Aikido)
12/30 (Mon) 6pm Aikido
12/31 (Tue) 6pm Aikido
No Etsunen geek (midnight practice)

Dojo is closed between 1/1 and 1/3.

First class of 2020 is 1/4 (Sat) regular morning classes.
1/6 (Mon) is Advanced class.

Front Range Aikikai

Thank you to Front Range Aikikai for joining us for the winter demonstration!

Front Range Aikikai will be closed from Sunday December 23-Friday January 10 and reopening on Saturday January 11. In the meantime, check out some of the winter aikido demonstration at Albuquerque Aikikai. Happy holidays!!

[12/14/19]   Reminder: The dojo demonstration and holiday potluck is today, Saturday Dec. 14 at 4 pm! Friends and family are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

[11/27/19]   Reminder: The dojo is closed for Thanksgiving weekend starting Nov. 28. Regular classes resume on Monday, Dec. 2.

Front Range Aikikai

Training is going great up at our sister dojo in Denver!

Today’s training focused on connection and timing in kumitachi.

Front Range Aikikai

Our sister dojo Front Range Aikikai in Denver is exploring the fundamentals of kokyunage! Check it out:

Fundamentals of kokyunage: nage keeping balance while continuing to take attacker's balance, and uke creating distance and regaining balance in a dynamic exchange.

Front Range Aikikai

Aikido in action at our Denver sister dojo!

Application of yonkyo (forearm control) from suwariwaza shomenuchi.

[10/12/19]   Reminder: The dojo will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

[10/07/19]   Announcement: Albuquerque Aikikai is adjusting our evening class schedule. Adult classes that started at 5:30 will now run from 6:00-7:00. Classes after that, including weapons on Thursday, will run from 7:00-8:00.

Our sister dojo Front Range Aikikai up north in Denver is training hard! Go check them out if you're in their area.

Taking the attacker’s balance in tsuki iriminage.

Beginners

Our latest beginners class starts tonight! Spots are still available.

Come visit the dojo or sign up online: http://www.abqaikido.com/beginners.html

abqaikido.com   Albuquerque Aikikai offers an introductory 8-week course for adults several times each year. This is an ideal way for new people to learn the basics of Aikido or for returning martial artists...

Another view from our sister dojo up north in Denver, Front Range Aikikai!

Demonstrating how to disarm a knife attack.

Beginners

Ready to try something new this fall? Our next beginners class starts next week!

Spots are still available. Come visit the dojo or sign up online: http://www.abqaikido.com/beginners.html

abqaikido.com   Albuquerque Aikikai offers an introductory 8-week course for adults several times each year. This is an ideal way for new people to learn the basics of Aikido or for returning martial artists...

Beginners

Albuquerque Aikikai's next beginners class starts on Tuesday, October 1st. Come learn the basics of Aikido from the ground up!

The $100 fee includes two months of classes and a training uniform. Come visit the dojo or sign up online: http://www.abqaikido.com/beginners.html

abqaikido.com   Albuquerque Aikikai offers an introductory 8-week course for adults several times each year. This is an ideal way for new people to learn the basics of Aikido or for returning martial artists...

Take a peek into what's happening at our sister dojo, Front Range Aikikai in Denver!

Application of an armbar in juju nage.

Front Range Aikikai

Denver folks, our sister dojo Front Range Aikikai is kicking off a new beginners course. It's the perfect way to get started in Aikido or refresh your skills for a return to the mat!

Explore the fundamentals of aikido in our 8-week Beginners Course starting Saturday September 14. Learn Aikido rolls, attacks and techniques for the first time, or return to the mat and refresh your skills. Enroll today on our website:
http://www.frontrangeaikikai.com/

[08/29/19]   Announcement: The dojo will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

The Advanced Class will be moved to Monday, September 9th at 5:30. These are fascinating classes, so please come to train or observe!

Front Range Aikikai

Check out what our new sister dojo Front Range Aikikai is doing in Denver!

Demonstrating the mechanics behind shomenuchi kotegaishi. #aikido #denver #martialarts #colorado #kotegaishi #aikikai #dojo #southbroadway #baker

[08/25/19]   Thank you all for a wonderful demo and party!

Congratulations to our members who were promoted:
5th Kyu: Kerry, Susan, Kayoko, Sachiko, Isaak and Adrian.
Shodan: Kat
4th Dan: Sophia
Okuyama Shihan has also recommended David for 6th Dan!

[08/24/19]   Today's the day!

We look forward to seeing everyone for our Summer Demonstration and Potluck at 4pm! (Potluck/party to follow demo, ~6pm)

[08/24/19]   Members: One last opportunity for demo practice today at 10am!

[08/23/19]   Members: Demo practice tonight at 6:30pm after normal 5:30 Friday class.

[08/22/19]   Members: Demo practice tonight at 5:30pm. Regular weapons class to follow at 6:30.

[08/21/19]   Members: Demo practice tonight at 5:30pm.

[08/20/19]   Members: Demo practice tonight at 5:30pm.

[08/19/19]   Members: Demo practice tonight at 5:30pm.

[08/17/19]   Members: Demo practice today at 10am.

Front Range Aikikai

Please give our sister dojo Front Range Aikikai in Denver a Facebook follow! We'll be sharing seminars and training with Front Range.

If you know anyone in Denver who's interested in Aikido, they will be welcomed at Front Range.

The dojo is also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontrangeaikikai/.

Kokyunage, though this can also be considered an Ikkyo reversal.

Albuquerque Aikikai's summer demo is on Saturday, August 24. Demo starts at 4 PM with pot luck to follow. Friends and family are welcome!

Dojo members, be sure to sign up for the demo and practice sessions at the front of the dojo!

Albuquerque Aikikai's next beginners class starts on Tuesday, October 1. Come learn the basics of Aikido from the ground up!

The $100 fee includes two months of classes and a training uniform. Visit the dojo in person or sign up online: http://www.abqaikido.com/beginners.html

Front Range Aikikai

Albuquerque Aikikai is pleased to welcome our affiliated dojo, Front Range Aikikai! If you're in the Denver area, Front Range will begin offering Iaido, body arts and weapons training this August.

Front Range Aikikai is a traditional martial arts dojo located in Denver, CO. We offer classes in aikido body arts, weapons, and iaido (Japanese sword).