Albany Aikido Club

It's cold outside. Wouldn't you rather stay in... and practice Aikido? Come join us!

"What I've learned from Mixed Martial Arts is that aikido is fake. "

I've heard this so many times it makes me sick. What I learned from MMA is a different lesson: if you're up against a highly trained fighter, you are in trouble.

Hear me out. How many of us have day jobs? Do you have 3 to 4 hours or more per day you train? More time than that in the gym? What would your employer and coworkers think of you come to work with a black eye?

Self defense isn't about fighting a trained combatant. It's about protecting yourself from the average street thug. It's not hand to hand combat, it's DEFENSE. It won't handle every situation, hence why soldiers and police (And many civilians) carry fi****ms.

Come see for yourself. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

http://www.mainlinebudo.com/?p=275

Why study Aikido? – Main Line Budo Aikido. Aikido (合気道) is both an ancient and thoroughly modern Japanese martial art. Derived mainly from the martial art of Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu in Feudal Japan and developed by Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei) with refinement by Sensei Koichi Tohei, Aikido is an effective means of self defens...

Another lively Georgia day. How about joining us for a little exercise and self defense?

http://www.aaa-aikido.com/benefits-of-aikido/

Benefits of Aikido. - Learn more about how Aikido can help you. Aikido has many physical and psychological benefits. The versatility of the art makes it ideal for students of all ages. Come visit us at one of our dojos.

I am undergoing oral surgery this week, so class will be temporarily suspended. I plan to be back on Thursday (February 1st). Please come join us!

A small group gathering to study the Martial Art of Aikido. Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 1830 to 1930 (6:30 to 7:30 pm) at the Daniels Fitness Center on MCLB Albany.

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying (with) life energy" or as "the way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.

Aikido techniques consist of entering and turning movements that redirect the momentum of an opponent's attack, and a throw or joint lock that terminates the technique. They require little body strength and are just as effective when done by men or women, or even children.

All are welcome, the class is free. The class has been at the MCLB Albany Fitness center since 2010. Direct access is not a requirement, there are people willing to give you a ride onto the base itself.

Any members under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present during class. Any members under the age of 13 must have a parent or guardian on the mat with them.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me (Jim Laursen).