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!

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.  The Child and Youth sizes are $30.00.

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; see our Schedule page.

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

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 15 days notice prior to your next dues.

Beginning Aikido

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

We offer two classes per week specifically designed for beginner aikido students.  The beginner classes focus on basic movement, falling, and footwork skills.  Adult beginners are not restricted to attending only these classes and you are strongly encouraged to attend as many General classes as your time allows; see our Schedule page.

Private Lessons

Sensei Bollinger is available to teach private lessons.  The rate is $70 per hour.  Please Contact Us for details.

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 time requirements, attendance, 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 discus the best timing for these purchases and the quality that is right for your situation.

Uniforms
The do-gi (or gi) is the white uniform 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.

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.