Getting Started with Aikido

The next Beginners' Class starts Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

It's easy to get started - Heart of San Francisco Aikido offers a new beginning class for adults (teens invited, too) starting the first week of nearly every month. Taught by advanced instructors, each class covers Aikido's non-violent philosophy and its physical expression. In the classes, you will learn to move fluidly with a partner, to apply the principles of harmony to self-defense, to fall safely, and to relax under pressure.

Each beginning class is designed as a complete introduction to Aikido. Whether or not you choose to continue training, you will take away from the class a basic understanding of one of the most profound and graceful martial arts in the world.

Heart of San Francisco Aikido offers an introductory classes that meet twice a week. Beginners may join during the first week of every month and are invited to attend the Beginner's and All Levels classes. If the Sunday and Wednesday class schedule does not work for you, please contact us to work out an alternative schedule.

New students are encouraged to attend two months of beginners classes before becoming regular dojo members and advancing to the Intermediate classes. (Please note that we do not accept new beginners in December, but those who start in November may continue to train.)

The Beginners' Class fee includes a practice uniform (called a "gi.").

Beginning Class Schedule

Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

You can also check our events calendar for dates of upcoming classes and special events.

Price

$95 for two months of beginning classes and includes a gi.

Signing Up

You may register and pay online with your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express) or through a PayPal account. Please provide your address and telephone number as your shipping address so that we have your contact information on file.

The next Beginners' Class starts on February 1, 2012.

Or you may mail a check for $95 made out to Heart of San Francisco Aikido. Please include your name, contact information, and the month you would like to join.

Mailing Address

Please feel free to call Penny Sensei at (415) 643-8407 to discuss any questions you have about Aikido or our classes. Or check out our F.A.Q. for answers to frequent questions.

Refund Policy

If you need to withdraw from the Beginner's Class, you may request a refund of your registration fees up until the end of the first week of class. There will be a $10 processing fee withheld. Refunds are not granted for withdrawal from the Beginner's class after the first week.

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