MONDAY at Manzanita Village
Aikido and Iaido Class 5:30pm -7:30pm
For Manzanita Village location and directions click here
TUESDAY in Santa Monica
Iaido Sword - 7:30 PM – 9 PM / class flows into Aikido 9 PM – 9:30 PM
Aiki-Toho Iaido style (All Japan Iaido Federation, Nishio Sensei)
(Beginners join in training)
WEDNESDAY in Santa Monica
Aikido - 7:30 PM – 9 PM
(Nishio Sensei style Aiki Kai Hombu dojo, Japan)
(Beginners join in training)
Santa Monica Location
Gojo Ryu Dojo 2202 Pico Blvd. (at 22nd Street)
Santa Monica CA 90405
Contact Michele Benzamin-Miki Sensei:
aikido@ordinarydharma.org
Phone: 310-339-3531 or 760-782-9223
Manzanita Village, PO Box 67, Warner Springs CA 92086, USA
KIDS CLASS TUESDAY in Santa Monica
Click here for location, schedule, and info Aikido Kids
AIKIDO SHO BI JUKU DOJO
Aikido the martial way of harmony, and Sho, as in Shoji Nishio Sensei, our lineage teacher, Bi from my family name which translates as ‘Natural Way’, and Juku, the momentum of the waves from the Ocean to the Shoreline, as in the lineage from O’Sensei, Aikido’s founder, to my students. This is the translation of my dojo’s name “Aikido Sho Bi Juku” which is the Calligraphy above painted by Shoji Nishio Sensei, and given to my dojo. The calligraphy hangs in the Warner Springs dojo, at Manzanita Village.
Weapons Training – Aiki Toho Iaido is an integral part of our Aikido study, and it involves training in Iaido katas (sword forms), as well as sparring training “Kumidachi,” with a bokken and jo (short staff), and the tanto (knife), as a training tool to understand the empty hand techniques of Aikido.
* This class is open to All Martial Artists, You Do Not have to train in Aikido to study Aiki Toho Iaido.
Retreats and Workshops. We offer retreats and Aikido and Iaido workshops at various locations nation wide and at our retreat center “Manzanita Village,” in Warner Springs, CA.
What you need to start training:
- Come and watch a class, or train one class for one-time mat fee of $15.
- Loose comfortable clothes until you can get a Gi (white training uniform) - can be purchased at any Martial Arts supply stores.
- Commitment of at least three months to learn the basics. To give yourself a chance at the art.
Fees:
$15 matt fee for visiting students or if you are trying out a class
$75 monthly dues (includes all classes)
$55 Iaido only monthly dues
($60 Warner Springs classes only)
*There is an Annual Membership Dues Paid in January $50
I’m extremely interested in aikido going back 35 years while attendeding USC.I am a beginner living in Santa Monica and want to get started.
Thank You,
Neil
My phone # is 213-884-5402 and my current address is 1447 16th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404
Sincerely,
Neil Prince
Called the number – was not able to get through. So I am replying via email. The information is on the website and you are most welcome to watch a class or try out a class.NO CLASS TUES. 18th – I would suggest watching first. Weapons training is on Tuesday and Matt and empty hand training on Wed. If you would like to try a class on – my suggestion would be to – watch the weapons class Tues.and train on Wed. – or simply use Wed. to train. Uniform not necessary – just wear comfortable clothing that you can stretch and sweat in. Come through the side entrance and get their a few minutes early to watch or join in. Tues. and Wed. 7:30pm – 9pm. My cell 310 339-3531 / email me your email address and I will put you on the schedule list and events list. I am also having a training at the end of the month called the Warrior Heart Path 28th – 30th – May be a great way to start – as well. Look for details on the website – or I can send you via email the flier.
Thank you and see you soon,
Michele Sensei
Sent you a reply – See you soon, Michele Sensei