Yuwakan

Class Schedule and fees

Updates/News

• Aikido 101 - Low Impact Aikido
  We will be offering a 10-week aikido series on Mondays starting 9/29/2008 (7:30 PM at 508 PECORE). There will be a free demo/class on 9/15/2008 (7:30 PM at 508 Pecore). Register
  
  This series introduces aikido to people who find the kneeling, walking on knees, falling etc. (typical fare in aikido classes) difficult because of injuries or age or physical condition. We will introduce techniques from standing position only. So this series will not teach "traditional aikido" but will use the same principles of movement and safety as in a regular class to teach practical self-defense skills (for example, use of whole body, coordination, power through hips, correct spine alignment, proper breathing, posture and so on).
  
  This series is also recommended for practitioners of other martial art/dance forms as a user-friendly introduction to the beautiful and highly effective art of aikido. As aikido is one of the nine arts comprising Nia movements, Nia enthusiasts may also find this class very beneficial.
  
  Cost: $80 if registered by 9/15/2008; $95 after. This class series is free for regular aikido students who pay on a monthly basis.Register

Class Schedule

Check schedule and register online for classes

Mondays: 7:30PM - 8:30PM - Low Impact Aikido at 508 Pecore location
Demo on 9/15/2008; 10-week session starts 9/29/2008

Tuesdays: 7:30PM - 8:30PM - no class 9/23/2008
Saturdays 10 AM - 11 AM - no class 9/6/2008 and 9/20/2008
Tuesday and Saturday classes are at 3221 Houston location

Fees

$70 for 30-day unlimited pass; recommended option for serious students. Payment for this option is due at the start of every month.

A 10% discount is available for minimum 6-month auto-payment plan with a credit card ($63 deducted at the start of the month); after 6-months, one may withdraw with a 30-day notice.

Starting May 1, 2008, we introduced a special plan to encourage families doing aikido. Anyone who joins on an unlimited monthly plan ($70 per month) may have immediate family members join at 50% off. Payment of this with 6-month auto-pay (as above) increases the discount.

For example, if John Doe joins Yuwakan and signs up for 6-month credit card auto-pay plan ($63 per month), his daughter Mary, son Victor and wife Jane can all join for $31.50 each for unlimited monthly aikido (of course, on a 6-month auto-pay plan). If they decide to join without auto-pay, it will be $175 for the family ($70 for John, $35 each for Jane, Mary and Victor) (equals average $43.75 each per month - one of the cheapest options available for learning high-quality aikido from two black-belt instructors, with combined 35+ years of martial arts experience).

There are other options available, where one may buy classes in sets as follows. While we strongly encourage monthly option, as it is cheaper and promotes more sincere practice, the following options may be suitable if you are too busy, traveling, have variable schedules, or want to mix aikido with other art offerings at NiaMoves.
$15 per class (drop-in mat fee)
$65 for 5 classes valid for 6 months ($13 per class)
$120 for 10 classes valid for 6 months ($12 per class)
$220 for 20 classes valid for 6 months ($11 per class)
$500 for 50 classes valid for 6 months ($10 per class)

Students may start anytime during the series. The class is recommended for adults and children 11 years of age and older.

For serious practitioners and those wishing to test in the future, at least twice weekly practice is recommended. Annual Shudokan Aikido Association membership fee ($25) is required before hours for testing may be counted. A membership booklet will be provided where seminars may be recorded; also a membership card will be provided verifying current membership.

Testing Fees: $25 each for ranks below brown belt (fifth through third kyus), and $35 each for brown belt ranks (second and first kyus). Black belt testing is done by Hiroshi Kato Shihan, and the fee structure depends on Aikikai requirements. A student may test through Aikikai earlier if preferred (Aikikai fees are usually higher, especially at the time of initial registration.).