Albuquerque Aikikai: Aikido

Albuquerque Aikikai remains closed due to Covid health restrictions. We continue to monitor the latest health guidance from the state.

We will post updates here, on abqaikido.com, and through email. Also, please keep an eye on your email for reminders of our virtual Zoom classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

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

*This photo is from a pre-covid demo.

[05/25/20]   Reminder for members: If you are able to pay dues, we appreciate your continued support at this time. Please come join us through the Zoom movement classes and stay connected with your dojo!

Good advice from our sister dojo in Denver. This is a good time to think about connectedness in all its forms.

Reflecting on our December training while we are now physically distancing: Establishing a strong, appropriate and well-timed connection with our partners is a key element of rigorous Aikido training. Maintaining good connections with others while off the mat is another form of training, and equally important in these challenging times.

[05/13/20]   Dojo members, please keep an eye on your email for updates on our Zoom movement classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 PM Mountain Time.

All you you need are comfortable clothes and little room to move around. Please join us for these special instructor-led classes.

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, the dojo will remain closed until it is safe to reopen.

We will post updates here, on abqaikido.com, and through email. Also, please keep an eye on your email for reminders of our virtual Zoom classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Members, please remember to pay dues so that we can cover the 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.

[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.

[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!

[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.