Aikido is a path for personal growth through mental discipline and physical training. Aikido is best described as a form of Japanese Budo.
Aikido is a non-competitive art based on the philosophy and martial arts of the Japanese Samurai, which focuses primarily on throwing and pinning techniques. Though it is an effective form of self-defense, it is not a fighting martial art. The traditional Budo arts of Japan are a path for personal growth through mental discipline and physical training which evolved out of the philosophy, lifestyle
02/07/2025
It is great to be a part of the Y. Thank you for the great article!
How Community Partnerships Keep Y Programs Thriving A partnership with a close neighbor has helped a longstanding Y program keep strengthening bodies and minds during construction.
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Although most schools are shutdown for the day, the YMCA is open! We will have class, as regularly scheduled, tonight.
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01/02/2025
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Happy New Year! Classes resume on Saturday, January 4th at 10am (youth) and 11am (adult - 14 and up) and Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm (youth) and 7pm (adult - 14 and up). The YMCA renovations have been progressing quickly! While we are in this final phase of construction, we will be holding Aikido classes across the street from the YMCA at St Paul's Episcopal church. Special thanks to the YMCA and church for partnering to make this happen!
Please continue to sign up for classes at www.jacksonymca.org
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11/25/2024
Exciting Update for Our Members!
Starting Novemeber 25, we are thrilled to welcome you through our NEW front entrance on W. Wesley Street!
🌟 Here’s what you need to know:
• Parking: Please park in the city parking lot.
• Access: Use the front ramp or stairs to enter the building.
We can’t wait to see you at the new entrance and make your visits even more convenient. Thank you for being part of our community!
If you have any questions, contact our member services department. See you soon!
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I hope everyone had a great summer! Our fall Aikido session starts on Tuesday, September 3rd. Our schedule is the same as last year.
Tuesdays
Youth (6-13) 6:00 - 6:45pm
Adult (14 and up) 7:00 - 7:45pm
Saturdays
Youth 10:00 - 10:45am
Adult 11:00 - 11:45am
See you at the Y!
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07/03/2024
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I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! After thinking about this for about 20 years, I finally made buki racks for the dojo.
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01/04/2024
Registration is open for the Winter Session of Youth Sports. Keep your kiddos active through the winter months with one of the numerous options.
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Happy New Year! Our winter 2024 session starts today, January 2nd! Osu!
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Fall Aikido starts on Tuesday, September 5th! Classes will be held upstairs in the cross training / spin room (off the small gym). Our schedule will be the same as last year. Youth classes will be held on Tuesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 10am. Adult classes will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 11am.
I look forward to seeing you all soon!
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There will be no Aikido class this morning (Saturday, March 4th). However, the Y is still open for those that would like to get out of the house. Have a great weekend and see you Tuesday!
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A new month of Aikido starts Saturday morning at the Y AND there is a major winter storm underway. If you are looking to join us Saturday morning, please watch this page for updates. I will post a go/no go message Saturday morning at 8am. Thank you and Osu!