Class Schedule

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During Florida's mild winter months, we relocate certain classes outdoors (weather permitting.) We also offer occasional online classes. Most classes meet in the dojo. Please check class location and local weather before attending!

⚡ = This class meets online    🥋 = This class meets in the dojo    🌴 = This class meets outdoors

Traditional Aikido Weekly Schedule

Wed 7:15-8:15pm Aiki Foundations 🥋
(Class begins June 1) Start here to build a solid foundation of Aikido skills. This class will train your body and mind in the fundamentals of "Aiki" movement - a relaxed and fully present state of being that is fundamental to all Aikido technique.

Tues 6:30-8:00pm Aikido 🥋
Thurs 6:30-8:00pm Aikido 🥋
Develop mindfulness and the muscle memory that leads to effective responses in real time, through practice with dedicated training partners at all levels.

Sat 9:30-11:00am Bukiwaza 🥋
Develop centering, extension of ki, and timing using the jo and the bokken in both individual kata and paired practice.

Traditional Aikido students are encouraged to attend non-traditional Aikido classes such as No Fall Aikido or Youth Aikido classes, both to further develop your training and to support the broader Aikido community.

This schedule may change for holidays or special events. Please contact us before planning your visit.

Traditional Jujitsu Weekly Schedule

Mon 7:00-8:00pm South Mountain Jujitsu 🥋
Fri** 7:00-8:00pm South Mountain Jujitsu 🥋
This style of jujitsu is a revival and an update of Professor Jigoro Kano’s original form of judo, the original, powerful, practical, & sophisticated system of combative grappling which gave rise to the modern era of unarmed martial arts.

** Please note, on the third Friday each month Jujitsu is pre-empted by our monthly Self-Protection Basics class.

Gentle / No Fall Aikido Weekly Schedule

Wed 8:30-9:30am No Fall Aikido
@ Garden of the Five Senses (North Port) 🌴

This class combines aiki-jo (wooden staff) and hand-to-hand training in a curriculum designed to teach effective self-protection without taking falls.

Sat** 9:30-11:00am Bukiwaza
@ Traditional Aikido of Sarasota 🥋

** Bukiwaza training is almost exclusively no-fall, but this class may occasionally include throws and falls. Please inform the instructor if you wish to attend on a no-falling basis, as the techniques can easily be modified.

This schedule may change for holidays, weather, or special events. Please contact us before planning your visit.

Youth Aikido Classes - Weekly Schedule

Kids Aikido 1 (kids ages 4 - 6+) 🥋
Tues 5:00-5:50pm
Aikido basics and movement principles with games and exercises that develop body awareness and self control.

Kids Aikido 2 (kids ages 7 - 10+) 🥋
Thurs 5:00-5:50pm
Aikido basics to intermediate skills and with games and exercises that develop body awareness and self control. Kids Aikido 2 students are encouraged to also attend Kids Aikido 1, where they can gain experience and help junior students.

Kids Aikido (all ages 4+) 🥋
Sat 11:30am-12:30pm

Play movement games to develop skill, and practice skills from basic to advanced in a mixed age setting.

Youth Aikido (youth ages 11 - 15+) 🥋
Mon and Wed 6:00-6:55pm

Youth classes cover basics through advanced techniques with energetic movement and encouragement to push their own limits and take calculated risks.

* All age ranges are guidelines; instructors will determine a child’s readiness to participate in a class.

Youth ages 13+ will be invited to participate in a "Black Belt Track" when they reach 4th Kyu (sometimes earlier, depending on readiness.) This allows them to participate in adult classes at no extra charge, and to receive discounts and scholarships on seminars and camps to advance their skills. Hombu Dojo requires a minimum age of 15 to apply for Shodan (black belt.)

Self-Protection Basics

Every Third Friday, 6:30-8:00pm 🥋
Build your situational awareness so you can avoid being cornered in a bad situation. Recognize your physical response to threats and learn to move past these reactions. Practice basic moves to STOP an aggressive person from pursuing. This class is appropriate for beginners at any level of physical fitness.

Fluid Movement Tune-Up Online

Every Other Thursday, 9:00-10:30am⚡
Join instructor Donna Waks online for a full-body tune-up that combines body rolling with natural, fluid movement patterns to release tension in the fascia and restore a healthy balance to the body. You will need a computer or tablet with Zoom installed, an internet connection, and several balls appropriate for body rolling. Please contact Donna (202) 363-9156, info@donnawaks.com to learn how to get started.