Aikido Introductory Series

About this event

**Welcome to the Aikido Introductory Series!** Curious about **Aikido**? This 8-week course is designed to introduce you to Aikido practice. The class structure includes preparatory movements, rolling and falling safely (ukemi), paired technique practice, and discussion. Classes are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all adults. Aikido is a peaceful, noncompetitive martial art which emphasizes movement, connection, flexibility, and resilience. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Sept 8 - Oct 29, Tues/Thurs * **Time:** 6:00pm * **Location:** [Boulder Aikikai](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boulder+Aikikai/@40.0256948,-105.2550716,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876bef101c9702ab:0x484907b7a5fa68e1!8m2!3d40.0256907!4d-105.2524967!16s%2Fg%2F11tsvqsvc0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) \- 2424 30th Street Boulder\, CO ### [Registration and more information](https://www.boulderaikikai.org/introductory-series) **Why Would I Train in Aikido?** There are many possible answers! Here are a few: Aikido offers a path for fitness, self-improvement, community, and play. Aikido uncovers and entrains alternatives to fight/flight/freeze responses in conflict. Aikido can be an embodied critique of the idea that if I win, someone else must lose. **Class Structure** Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. You’ll receive a training uniform (dogi) and some auxiliary materials as the class progresses. It is our hope that this series will provide a foundation for understanding aikido’s place in the world, and—if it fits—in yours as well! ### [Registration and more information](https://www.boulderaikikai.org/introductory-series)