"Kinder Keiko" = (5 - 7) A "game centric" program for children 5 to 7 years of age. We have been developing this class for a few years and have had wonderful experiences with the kids. The program is less focused on martial arts techniques, and more centered around developing polite, happy and healthy kids with an aptitude for learning and helping others. Exercise, Positive Interaction and Love! Class placement is NOT concretely determined by age, but by the child's needs and abilities.

Parents are encouraged and welcome to join in! $65.oo per month 2 classes per week. Class placement is determined by Instructors, not by age or by parental requests.

"Kid's" = (8 - 14) Aikido program for children, designed to develop strong bodies and minds while instilling a sense of good values, partnership, cooperation and peaceful interaction. Conflict resolution and courtesy are main themes for the program. Classes are structured for all ages. Students may be broken into different age / size groups for some training exercises and partners practice. $85.oo per month 3 classes per week.

“Youth In Budo” = (Youth Advanced Class.) Special class for the More advanced kids and young teens, set up to help with the transition to adult training and classes. Class includes a harder workload, more technically challenging curriculum and self-defense scenarios. While still a fun training environment, the “YIB” students are expected to train hard and learn more material. (Must test to get in.)

“THUR-TEEN” = (13+ YOUTH GROUP.) Special class time for teens only. Training or simply hanging out. Life skills and issues discussion, game play, tunes, or whatever we think of to do with our time.

"Home School" = (11 & UP) Students in this program train at Aikido Heiwa for "Phys-Ed" requirements, additional school study time and Aikido and cultural studies. Students may also train in other regular classes appropriate to their age groups. Available to (Elementary,) Middle, and High School students in groups of 4 or more.

$85.oo per month 2 classes per week, or $20 per mo, added to any regular youth program.

"Adult Basics" = (13+, Instructor's Discretion) Class to acclimate a new student to dojo etiquette, basic ukemi skills and Aikido Curriculum. Classes are run by a student teacher. We have instituted this program to get the novice off to a solid start. The classes listed on the schedule are open to beginners only. The fundamental skills required to practice the art will be covered, including forward and backward rolls, how to execute the basic strikes contained in Aikido, the essential footwork movements, and simple techniques designed to start reprogramming the body to relax and to imprint correct basic body mechanics in the new student. These classes are designed to be very basic. The student must attend these Basic Level Classes until he has permission from the instructors to move into the General Level Classes. The average new student should be able to accomplish this in approximately one to three months. Four basics classes per week plus several OPEN MAT sessions (with Mentors or solo) are eligible to new enrollees. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to learn the required curriculum to move on to the General classes.

Basic Weapons class is a course that runs in 2-month cycles. Students must attend these from the beginning, as the weekly classes build upon the previous class' material. Students may only join at the start of the cycle and may repeat course as needed. Course covers fundamentals of sword, staff, and knife work, their history and relationship to aikido practice.

"Aikido - General Level" = (15+) Must pass an "Ukemi Test" to join from Basics Class. Relaxed, fun oriented practice environment. These classes are the beginning for new students who have completed their "Basics". Students work as a family to help each other. Coordination, grace & personal growth are the main focus. Curriculum is primarily Aikido exercises for "movement and flow" plus techniques of the ASU testing curriculum. More advanced students may beak off to train at higher levels during this class. General -

"TEST PREP" class focuses on testing curriculum and preparation drills. Applicants must attend these with their testing partners / mentors. Last few weeks before the test focus will shift to defense line and Randori tactics and practice. "Hakama" should be worn by "General Level" students.

"Aikido as Budo" = (Instructor's invitation.) (Special session on our current schedule.) Broad, martial arts training with a focus on advancing Self-Defense skills & strengthening of mind & body. Must be proficient & confident with ALL of the fundamental ukemi skills. Harder workload. Curriculum is Aikido, Nihon Goshin Aikijutsu & Weapons practice as well. (ASU + NGA technical requirements and ASU ranking.) Must pass 'Ukemi Test' to join. "Hakama" must be worn by "Budo Level" students.

"Randori" = (15+, "Budo" Instructor's invitation.) Randori practice is the multiple attacker, free flow training of aikido. "Chaos training." Includes weapons defense & "Jiyu waza", or rapid changes of technique as opportunity presents itself. Students who are approaching their Kyu tests may attend with permission from Sensei. Ukemi skills must be quick, confident & able to free flow from one to another.

"Weapons" = (ADULTS - Instructor's discretion.) Focus is on traditional Kobudo using Bokken, Jo, and Tanto. (ASU testing requirements.) Practicing empty hand techniques is greatly enhanced by an understanding of sword and staff movements. Students must first attend and graduate from 2 month 'BASIC Weapons' course to join.

"SYSTEMA" = (Adults 15+) A Russian martial art that is aimed to reduce tension in its practitioners, while developing solid hand-to-hand combat skills, use of weapons, physical and emotional fitness, and a better understanding of human interaction. The often-strenuous work of Systema can be very cleansing. Class is a DIFFERENT TRACK from the rest of the curriculum. There is no rank or etiquette structure as in most other martial arts. This class is a STUDY GROUP, and will grow as needed. Minor tuition applies. Students may train in Systema on its own or as additional work to their Aikido training. See instructors for more details. Tuition $10.oo per mo. added for full Heiwa students.
Associated with the Systema Northwest school in Bellview, WA.

"Open Mat" = (Kids & Adults) Study hall. Self-guided or partners training under supervision. Included free with ANY program.

"Saturday Special Sessions" = (13+, All ranks unless otherwise noted.) (MONTHLY AS POSTED) These classes are a different track, focusing on the theories of OTHER martial arts, such as Karate-do, Chinese Wushu, Jujutsu, Grappling and Wrestling; "Martial Theory".
Striking practice and self-defense scenarios are the main focus. Some classes may include modern weapons practice such as handgun disarming. This is generally a "Laboratory" class to explore non-aikido training. We focus also on group dynamics such as Women's, Teen's or Law-enforcement self-defense tactics. Mat fee: $ Varies per class.

"Nihongo" = Japanese Language. Curriculum follows a textbook, which will be required for students. Learn to Speak & Read Japanese! 30 minutes of basics / 30 minutes for continuing students. $20.oo Per Month.

PRIVATE LESSONS= A great way to focus on a single subject of training to polish it and improve is with the Private Lesson. Solo classes also help those with schedule conflicts and those who are getting over injuries or trying to improve while not training in regular classes. Private Lessons are also a great way to work on weapons or testing curriculum. Only $45 per solo session or $60.00 for group of 2 to 3. Schedules for days or some eves.

Aikido Heiwa is NOT a day care facility. We do not offer our classes so that parents can get errands done. Parents, you should be PART OF your child's education. See what the kids are learning. Learn the curriculum as well so that you can help your child to excell and to study. I have no problem with folks running next door to get a coffee, but I do not want to see kids waiting at the door for me to arrive, and parents nowhere in sight! Occasional exceptions are always made, without any fuss, but I will not allow the latch-key kids syndrome here. This is even more important with the younger kids and Kinder Keiko students. Young kids sometimes have rough days. I need parents to be near by, in case of any problems. I hope you understand.

Thanks,

W. Holloway

Please be at the dojo, IN YOUR UNIFORM, and ready to train at least 5 minutes before the scheduled class you wish to attend.

When attending class at Aikido Heiwa, please have a clean uniform, body, and clipped nails (so to not cause accidental scratches to partners). Also, if you are a smoker or work in a smokey environment, please make sure to be free of any smoke odors before coming in to train. Thank you.

For more information please contact
Mr. Holloway. aikido.school@verizon.net
425- 774 - 0915