Aikido of Northwest Kansas

Aikido of Northwest Kansas We offer Aikido for adults, youth, and families, along with additional programs for those interested. Check us out at www.AikidoofNorthwestKansas.com!

Aikido of Northwest Kansas is a school devoted to challenging individuals to handle conflict as active peace-makers, to break free from that which binds them, to live their lives to the fullest each day, and to be aware of their effect on the community around them. We offer traditional martial arts training in Aikido (for youth, adults, and families). Our school has a summer term, a fall-to-winter

term, and a winter-spring term. We also have summer and winter camps on-site. During the winter break of December 15-January 15, we usually take at least one trip to the Aikido Association of America headquarters dojo in Chicago. On Facebook you can check out our Hays Aikido of Northwest Kansas group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/270390553021666 or our Plainville Aikido of Northwest Kansas Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/405843919506059 or the Fort Hays State University Aikido Club!: http://www.facebook.com/groups/36769820931

09/02/2026

Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Announcements and Events: September 2026
(Full Schedule available here at http://aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com/services/)

Dojo Closed Labor Day Sep 7

Free FHSU Traditional Martial Arts Alliance Rehrauer Sensei Aikido Seminar Sep 11-13
This free Aikido Seminar will be instructed by Stephen Rehrauer, rokudan. The seminar will be in Cunningham Hall Gym 121 with the following schedule:
Friday Sep 11 5:00PM-7:30PM
Saturday Sep 12 9:00AM-12:00PM, 2:00PM-5:00PM
Sunday Sep 13 9:00AM-12:00PM

*Sensei Troy Price Shurite Seminar in Hill City Sep 18-20
We are sharing info about this seminar in case any local students are available and wish to train; feel free to ask Sensei for details or to check out High Winds Okinawan Karate’s page flyer.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Practice Sep 24 5:30-6:30PM (Volunteers wanted)
Big Brothers & Big Sisters will be joining us to practice Aikido and weapon skills! Dojo members are welcome to assist.

Some Dates to keep in Mind for 2026
Trick or Treat on The Bricks Obstacle Course Sat Oct 31
Dojo Closed Fall Break Nov 23-27
Dojo Closed Christmas Break Dec 21-Dec 25
New Years Party Dec 31
Aikido Winter Camp 2026-2027 Dec 31-Jan 3

07/31/2026

Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Announcements and Events: August 2026
(Full Schedule available here at http://aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com/services/)

Fall Schedule In Effect
No major class changes from the end of summer–though we did add the Friday FHSU class effective after the university starts back in session at Cunningham Hall Dance Room 122. As such, adults can technically train Monday through Friday this fall!

Aug 17 FHSU Back to School Picnic instead of regular classes
We will have our yearly table in the FHSU Quad–If you want to join us to hand out info and possibly do some brief demos, please show up between 4 and 6; setup is at 3:30 with tear-down around 6:30. Evening dojo classes will not occur today--we will be in the Quad instead.

Kobudo (Japanese Weapons) Workshop by Sensei Joe Webster at Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Come join us to train in Traditional Japanese Karate Weapons (Kobudo) instructed by High Winds Okinawan Karate's head instructor, Sensei Joe Webster. This workshop is free for existing students--others may join with Sensei Nimz and Sensei Webster's permission only (please ask us if interested). Sessions are:
9AM-12PM
2PM-5PM
6PM Group Supper

Some Dates to keep in Mind for 2026
Dojo Closed Labor Day Sep 7
Free FHSU Traditional Martial Arts Alliance Rehrauer Sensei Aikido Seminar Sep 11-13
*Sensei Troy Price Shurite Seminar in Hill City Sep 18-20
Trick or Treat on The Bricks Obstacle Course Sat Oct 31
Dojo Closed Fall Break Nov 23-27
Dojo Closed Christmas Break Dec 21-Dec 25
New Years Party Dec 31
Aikido Winter Camp 2026-2027 Dec 31-Jan 3

07/04/2026

Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Announcements and Events: July 2026
(Full Schedule available here at http://aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com/services/)

July 4th Celebration in Chicago
Feel free to join the Toyoda Shihan Memorial event in Chicago–ask Sensei for details.

July 11-15 Summer Camp
Summer Camp is an excellent training experience for our own dojo students and for guests from other associations and other arts who wish to join in some intensive Aikido training. Anyone may attend any session they want and get benefits from the training, but the camp does progress over the week as we work through our testing curriculum (including the supplemental materials for the appropriate kyu rank), so attending back to back sessions may yield better results. *Our students who are in the kids curriculum who have not earned at least an orange belt are allowed to participate, but they must first obtain instructor permission and may be asked to only attend limited portions of camp.
Our camps have historically been free, and it is still our wish that anyone who is not attending due to finances come anyway and pay $0. As such, the suggested camp fee is $20 per half-day, $30 per full day, or $100 for the whole 5 days, but anyone may pay less (including $0) for any reason. Suggested camp fee for regular dojo members is $10 per half-day, $15 per full day, or $50 for the full 5 days. People can also potentially stay in Nimz Sensei's basement for free with advance notice if space is still available.
Schedule:
Saturday July 11
1PM-4PM, 6PM-9PM
Sunday July 12
1PM-4PM, 6PM-9PM
Monday July 13
9AM-12PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Tuesday July 14
9AM-12PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Wednesday July 15
9AM-12PM, 2PM-5PM, Group Supper 5:30PM

Dojo Closed Summer Break July 20-31
This is our annual 2 week summer break–enjoy the relax time and come back ready for the mats in August!

Some Dates to keep in Mind for 2026
Back to School Picnic FHSU Aug 17
Dojo Closed Labor Day Sep 7
Free FHSU Traditional Martial Arts Alliance Aikido Seminar Sep TBD
Trick or Treat on The Bricks Obstacle Course Sat Oct 31
Dojo Closed Fall Break Nov 23-27
Dojo Closed Christmas Break Dec 21-Dec 25
New Years Party Dec 31
Aikido Winter Camp 2026-2027 Dec 31-Jan 3

05/20/2026

Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Announcements and Events: June 2026
(Full Schedule available here at http://aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com/services/)

Summer Schedule Changes Effective June 1
We are shifting the Shurite study group to request only–ask Sensei if you want to join as there will not be a set time over the summer; we will do the same for the Internal Power Study Group–though those practices will also continue to show up in regular classes, if you want to join other sessions, ask Sensei. Sword and Shield moves to Mondays after Family Weapons and becomes every week, and Regional Aikido (Zoom and in-person) will shift to starting after Sword and Shield on Mondays. All other classes stay the same.

June 11 no Aikido due to National Instructor’s Seminar in Chicago

June 21 Sword and Shield Fight Practice–Wichita Fighters training with us in Hays 12:30PM
We will be meeting with the SCA marshal from Wichita along with many of their regular fighters to train. We tentatively plan to train at the Arc Park near the shaded Pavilion, though the Pavilion itself is reserved (so look for armor and people swinging sticks nearby).

Some Dates to keep in Mind for 2026
*Tentative July 4 Celebration in Chicago
Summer Camp July 11-15
Dojo Closed Summer Break July 20-31
Back to School Picnic FHSU Aug 17
Dojo Closed Labor Day Sep 7
Free FHSU Traditional Martial Arts Alliance Aikido Seminar Sep TBD
Trick or Treat on The Bricks Obstacle Course Sat Oct 31
Dojo Closed Fall Break Nov 23-27
Dojo Closed Christmas Break Dec 21-Dec 25
New Years Party Dec 31
Aikido Winter Camp 2026-2027 Dec 31-Jan 3

04/28/2026

Aikido of Northwest Kansas
Announcements and Events: May 2026
(Full Schedule available here at http://aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com/services/)

May 4 (May the Fourth be with you!); no class due to Sensei travelling; go out and be awesome!

Sword and Shield Fight Practice May 8 1:30PM-?PM
We will be meeting with the SCA marshal from Wichita in the dojo to cover armor padding and go through fight practice.

Testing May 13 6:15-7:15PM
Come support some of your fellow students by taking ukemi or watching as they test!

Some Dates to keep in Mind for 2026
*Tentative National Instructor's Seminar in Chicago June 12-14
*Tentative July 4 Celebration in Chicago
Summer Camp July 11-15
Dojo Closed Summer Break July 20-31
Back to School Picnic FHSU Aug 17
Dojo Closed Labor Day Sep 7
Free FHSU Traditional Martial Arts Alliance Aikido Seminar Sep TBD
Trick or Treat on The Bricks Obstacle Course Sat Oct 31
Dojo Closed Fall Break Nov 23-27
Dojo Closed Christmas Break Dec 21-Dec 25
New Years Party Dec 31
Aikido Winter Camp 2026-2027 Dec 31-Jan 3

Photo Set 2 of 2 from the FHSU TMAA Aikido Seminar April 10-12 (outdoor weapons)!
04/23/2026

Photo Set 2 of 2 from the FHSU TMAA Aikido Seminar April 10-12 (outdoor weapons)!

Photo Set 1 of 2 from the FHSU TMAA Aikido Seminar April 10-12!
04/23/2026

Photo Set 1 of 2 from the FHSU TMAA Aikido Seminar April 10-12!

Thanks again to Jyushinkan dojo for hosting Nimz Sensei and some of his students for a fun seminar weekend Mar 27-29!
04/09/2026

Thanks again to Jyushinkan dojo for hosting Nimz Sensei and some of his students for a fun seminar weekend Mar 27-29!

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208 E 8th Street
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9:30am
6pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm

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