Schenectady Japanese Martial Arts Meetup Group

Aikido – a modern Japanese martial art which incorporates powerful techniques applied in the spirit of harmony and reconciliation.
No matter who you are, where you're from, your size, shape, or age,
everyone can learn Aikido.
Blending and redirecting techniques, Jujitsu joint locks and boxing elements, keep this martial art applicable for all people. Whether you are seeking a transitional combat martial art as a military or law enforcement professional, a martial art that promotes self-defense, flexibility, strength building, coordination or mindfulness based movement – Aikido can meet your needs.
**Training Benefits:**​

proper Dojo etiquette
learn warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
Ki development
basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls
self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization's, disarming,
eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”
post traumatic growth
testing requirements for promotion

For Aikido and Iaido:
All classes are ongoing and progressive. i.e. we start at the level of fitness you are at. Teaching staff assist new students who can start any time, at any level of fitness. We ensure that you learn basic body movement to keep you safe as you develop core strength, coordination, and Ukemi (receiving technique) skills which include breathwork. Aikido involves a wide range of throws, joint locks, and take downs. Aikido does not focus on punches and kicks, but rather, on how to blend and redirect aggressive action. i.e. attacks.

Aikido – a modern Japanese martial art which incorporates powerful techniques applied in the spirit of harmony and reconciliation.
No matter who you are, where you're from, your size, shape, or age,
everyone can learn Aikido.
Blending and redirecting techniques, Jujitsu joint locks and boxing elements, keep this martial art applicable for all people. Whether you are seeking a transitional combat martial art as a military or law enforcement professional, a martial art that promotes self-defense, flexibility, strength building, coordination or mindfulness based movement – Aikido can meet your needs.
**Training Benefits:**​

proper Dojo etiquette
learn warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
Ki development
basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls
self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization's, disarming,
eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”
post traumatic growth
testing requirements for promotion

For Aikido and Iaido:
All classes are ongoing and progressive. i.e. we start at the level of fitness you are at. Teaching staff assist new students who can start any time, at any level of fitness. We ensure that you learn basic body movement to keep you safe as you develop core strength, coordination, and Ukemi (receiving technique) skills which include breathwork. Aikido involves a wide range of throws, joint locks, and take downs. Aikido does not focus on punches and kicks, but rather, on how to blend and redirect aggressive action. i.e. attacks.

Aikido – a modern Japanese martial art which incorporates powerful techniques applied in the spirit of harmony and reconciliation.
No matter who you are, where you're from, your size, shape, or age,
everyone can learn Aikido.
Blending and redirecting techniques, Jujitsu joint locks and boxing elements, keep this martial art applicable for all people. Whether you are seeking a transitional combat martial art as a military or law enforcement professional, a martial art that promotes self-defense, flexibility, strength building, coordination or mindfulness based movement – Aikido can meet your needs.
**Training Benefits:**​

proper Dojo etiquette
learn warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
Ki development
basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls
self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization's, disarming,
eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”
post traumatic growth
testing requirements for promotion

For Aikido and Iaido:
All classes are ongoing and progressive. i.e. we start at the level of fitness you are at. Teaching staff assist new students who can start any time, at any level of fitness. We ensure that you learn basic body movement to keep you safe as you develop core strength, coordination, and Ukemi (receiving technique) skills which include breathwork. Aikido involves a wide range of throws, joint locks, and take downs. Aikido does not focus on punches and kicks, but rather, on how to blend and redirect aggressive action. i.e. attacks.

Aikido – a modern Japanese martial art which incorporates powerful techniques applied in the spirit of harmony and reconciliation.
No matter who you are, where you're from, your size, shape, or age,
everyone can learn Aikido.
Blending and redirecting techniques, Jujitsu joint locks and boxing elements, keep this martial art applicable for all people. Whether you are seeking a transitional combat martial art as a military or law enforcement professional, a martial art that promotes self-defense, flexibility, strength building, coordination or mindfulness based movement – Aikido can meet your needs.
**Training Benefits:**​

proper Dojo etiquette
learn warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
Ki development
basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls
self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization's, disarming,
eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”
post traumatic growth
testing requirements for promotion

For Aikido and Iaido:
All classes are ongoing and progressive. i.e. we start at the level of fitness you are at. Teaching staff assist new students who can start any time, at any level of fitness. We ensure that you learn basic body movement to keep you safe as you develop core strength, coordination, and Ukemi (receiving technique) skills which include breathwork. Aikido involves a wide range of throws, joint locks, and take downs. Aikido does not focus on punches and kicks, but rather, on how to blend and redirect aggressive action. i.e. attacks.