Southern Maryland Aikido Center

Class Schedule (effective 9/15/09)

Monday:   7pm - Beginning Aikido 
                             

Tuesday:  6:30pm - Young Samurai 
                                    Winter SESSION 1 - Jan 5 
                                    Winter SESSION 2 - Feb 23
                                    Spring SESSION 1 - Apr 13
                                    Spring SESSION 2 - May 25
                    7:30pm - Mixed Level

Thursday: 7pm - Basics
                   8pm - Mixed Level

Friday:       6pm - Weapons
                   7pm - Mixed Level

Saturday:  9:30am - Iaido 
                   10:30am  - Basics

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

No Classes:

Thursday, Dec 24 and Friday, Dec 25 (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Friday, Jan 1 (New Year's Day)

There WILL BE Classes:

Monday/Tuesday Dec 21 and 22.

Saturday, Dec 26 through Thursday, Dec 31 (Yes!  New Years Eve!)

Classes Resume for the New Year on Saturday, Jan 2

Fees

Full Dojo Membership (ages 13 and older):

$110 for first two months, then $65 per month.
Discounted rates offered for multiple month payments.

Full Dojo Members are eligible to take all classes offered by SMAC, and for belt promotion within the USAF.

Visitors and Partial Dojo Members (ages 13 and older):

$10/class or 4 classes for $35

Visitors and Partial Dojo Members are welcome to train at any of the regularly scheduled Aikido classes.  For testing and belt promotion, a Full Dojo Membership is required.

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Special Classes 

Beginner Program - $179. 

Program includes: two months of classes, aikido uniform and membership into the US Aikido Federation.

Young Samurai (each Session) - $100

FREE Uniform for Young Samurais!!!
(NEW Students only and requires pre-registration)

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Class Descriptions

NEW Beginner Program
Starting November 1st

Our new Beginner Program will offer continuing enrollment each month.  The Program includes two classes per week, an aikido uniform and membership into the US Aikido Federation.  This program is designed for Adults and Teens (13 and older) to teach basic movements required for practical self defense.  After two months, the student will be able to apply self defense techniques, and will also have a foundation to continue in more advance aikido studies.

Adult Basics and Mixed Level Class

The basic premise of Aikido is that the mind and body act together. The movements of Aikido are designed to coordinate the defending and attacking bodies so that the force of attack can be diverted harmlesssly and redirected. In this way, Aikido harmonizes all motion in a positive way instead of trying to conflict with or stop aggression. Aikido students gain a deeper knowledge of many aspects of themselves. They learn concentration and relaxation; they develop sensitivity, coordination and perception; they build stamina and self-confidence as well as maintain cardiovascular fitness. Through serious Aikido training, one develops the ability to respond positively to any stressful situation.

Aikido classes consist of:

1) stretching and loosening exercises;

2) meditation for concentration and calmness;

3) techniques of self-defense; and

4) points of Aikido philosophy.

Weapons

The aikido curriculum includes work with bokken (wooden sword), jo (short staff) and tanto (knife). While other classes may include work with these weapons, the weapons class specifically focuses on the basic uses of these weapons with single and paired katas. All students - even beginning students - are encouraged to attend this class.

Iaido

Iaido is a Japanese martial art associated with smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. This class requires strong mental focus. Because this class uses live blade, students must be 18 years or older, and permission is required for visitors and class participation.