Aikido Class

The “style” of Aikido taught at Waco Aikido and Self Defense is deeply rooted in Shin-Budo Kai founded by Imaizumi-Sensei who learned directly from the founder of Aikido, O-Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba.  Feel free to research the information found in the links.

There are no contracts or sign-up fees.  You simply pay for the classes you want to take.  If you pay for the full month up front, you pay a lower rate than those who pay for one class at a time.  There are other incentives for paying monthly and for paying on time as well.  Call or email for more details.

Comfortable clothes like shorts, T-shirt, sweats, etc are OK to wear.  Feel free to wear martial arts uniforms, but please wear only white, brown, or black belts as appropriate for your rank in Aikido.  A uniform is not required unless you are testing for rank.

The format for the class is as follows:                    

Short prayer then bow in (about 1 min)

Stretching / Warm-up exercises (about 30 min)

Rolling / Zenpo nage practice (about 30 min)

Aikido techniques (about 1 hr)

Review and bow out (about 2 min)

Self Defense Class

This class teaches basic escape responses to specific attacks like wrist, arm, and neck grabs from the front, side, and behind as well as safe responses for punches, kicks, and weapons.

This class is intended for those who simply want to learn the mechanics of breaking free and getting away. These students are often those who are not interested in studying a martial art.

Comfortable clothes - shorts, T-shirt, sweats, etc are OK.