Introductory Special

SIGN UP for 3 months with a uniform (gi) for only

$200.00 for Adults (ages 13 and up)
or
$120.00 for Youth (ages 9 – 12)

a $30.00 savings!

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Uniform Cost

You need a plain white karate or judo style uniform (gi) to attend classes.  We have starter uniforms available to purchase at $35.00 for Adult sizes (size 3 and above).  The Child and Youth sizes (size 2 and under) are $30.00.  These uniforms would normally retail for about $60.00.

Regular Monthly Dues

Adults             $65.00 per month
Starting at age 13, students are considered adults.  Adults may attend Beginner and General Classes and you are encouraged to attend as many classes as desired.  Please our Schedule page for details.

Youth              $40.00 per month
Starts at age 9 and continues until the 13^th birthday.  Youth students may only attend the two Youth Classes each week.  Please our Schedule page for details.

Child               $40.00 per month
This program is under development; the age requirements and schedule are to be announced soon!

We have no long term contracts.
 However, we do have a month-to-month agreement that you can terminate at any time
with at least 10 days notice prior to your next month's dues.

Regular Monthly Dues should be paid regardless of attendance to maintain your dojo membership.
If you need to be gone for an entire month for whatever reason, please keep in mind that you need to pay your membership dues.  The dojo needs on-going support to pay its bills.  However, do not skip class just because you can not afford to pay.  If you have financial difficulties, please talk with Sensei.

Beginning Aikido

The minimum cost to start is one month’s dues and you must have a uniform.  If you already have a white gi top and bottom with any emblems/patches removed and no writing on the gi, you are welcome to use it.  Otherwise you can purchase a gi from us.

We have two General Classes each week in which all levels of students learn together.  In addition, we offer two Beginner Classes each week specifically designed to supplement basic Aikido skills.  These Beginner Classes focus on basic movement, falling, and footwork skills plus reviewing the material needed first your first couple of tests.  Adult beginners are strongly encouraged to not restricted themselves to attending the Beginner Classes only.  You should attend as many General Classes as your time allows and use the beginning classes as supplemental training.  Please our Schedule page for details.

Private Lessons

Sensei Bollinger is available to teach private lessons.  The rate is $70 per hour.  For details, please email aikido@aikipeace.com or call him at 210-669-0559.

 
Visitors

Visitors from other schools are always welcome!  We do ask that you make a $10 donation for each visit.

Other Costs and Equipment

As you progress there will be other costs involved and equipment needed.   A summary of these follow:

Testing
Testing is part of the aikido curriculum and an important part of the mind, body, spirit growth process.  As you progress you will be expected to test in accordance with standards set forth by Shihan Shoji Nishio Sensei and Bollinger Sensei.  There are six adult ranks before Shodan (first black belt level).  There are minimum attendance requirements plus certain skills and techniques required for each level.  The fee for each of these tests is $45.

Weapons
Training with weapons is an integral part of Aikido.  We use the bokken (wooden sword), jo (staff), tanto (wooden knife), and Iaito (practice sword made like a real samurai sword but without the sharp cutting edge) in our training.  These pieces of equipment, though not required to initially start practice, do need to be purchased eventually.  The costs of these items will vary greatly with the quality purchased and the supplier.  Speak with Sensei to discuss the best timing for you to obtain these items and the quality that is right for your situation.

Uniforms
The do-gi (or gi) is the white uniform, both top and bottom, that you must wear for each class and is part of your sign up fees if you do not already have one.  The gi must be kept in good repair and will need to be replaced once it wears out.

The hakama (traditional Japanese pants) may be wore at anytime in Iaido class, however it is necessary in Iaido once you get your Iaito sword.  Also, you are required to wear the hakama in Aikido after passing your first black belt test.  In our dojo we do not wear the hakama during Aikido prior to obtaining a your black belt.

Seminars
As part of our development it is essential that we seek out and experience instruction from advanced teachers of Aikido.  We regularly invite senior instructors to our dojo for teaching and student development seminars.  There is an additional cost involved in these seminars ranging from $70 to $100.  You are highly encouraged to participate.