What the 4-Week Intro to Aikido Course at Zenshinkan Dojo Covers

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Zenshinkan Dojo's 4-week Intro to Aikido is a beginner course that teaches basic Aikido movements, safe rolling, and how Aikido philosophy translates into martial training. It is designed for teen and adult students of all ages and fitness levels, and it runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:45–7:30 for four weeks. The listed session runs from Monday, October 26th to Wednesday, November 18th, and costs $100, including a free uniform.

What the course covers

The dojo describes the intro course around three learning goals:

  • Basic movements — the foundational body movement of Aikido, taught from the ground up for people with no prior experience.
  • Safe rolling — instruction on how to roll safely, which is the fall-and-recover skill beginners need before taking part in regular practice.
  • Philosophy into practice — how Aikido philosophy translates into martial training, so the class connects the art's ideas to what students actually do on the mat.

The course is explicitly geared toward beginners. Zenshinkan frames its overall program as shugyo — intense spiritual, physical, and mental training — with Aikido and Zen training offered concurrently, and the intro course is the entry point into that setting.

Who it is for

Question Answer from the dojo
Age group Teen and adult students
Fitness level All fitness levels
Experience needed None stated; it is a beginner course
Commitment Two classes per week for four weeks

If you are an adult or teen who wants a short, structured trial of Aikido before committing to ongoing practice, this format fits that goal. If you are looking for a single drop-in class or a course for young children, the listing does not describe that option.

Schedule and cost at a glance

  • Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Time: 6:45–7:30
  • Length: Four weeks
  • Dates: Monday, October 26th through Wednesday, November 18th
  • Cost: $100, including a free uniform

The dojo handles sign-up through a "Get Started" payment link. The page does not state whether space is limited, whether refunds are available, or whether a make-up class exists for a missed session, so confirm those details with the dojo before paying if they matter to you.

How to decide

Choose this course if you want a low-commitment, beginner-focused introduction that combines movement, safe falling, and philosophy in a fixed four-week block. Look elsewhere or ask the dojo directly if you need a schedule other than Monday/Wednesday evenings, a start date other than the listed October 26th session, or a program aimed at children rather than teens and adults.