CLASSES

WE ARE TRAINING AT ITHACA MOVEMENT ARTS, 119 S. CAYUGA ST. SUITE 302, AND THOMPSON PARK, CAYUGA STREET ACROSS FROM KINNEY DRUG AND GIMME COFFEE

BEGINNING MAY 29 2023, REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES ARE:

MONDAYS 7:30 PM AIKIDO + ZAZEN 

TUESDAYS 1:00 PM AIKIDO 

WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM WEAPONS AT THOMPSON PARK

THURSDAYS 1:00 PM WEAPONS AT THOMPSON PARK 

FRIDAYS 6:00 PM AIKIDO + ZAZEN 

SUNDAYS 1:00 PM AIKIDO + WEAPONS

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Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get dressed and help set up the dojo, and please plan to stay for 10 minutes after class to clean up and break down. 

GETTING STARTED

If you feel better observing first, please come to watch a weapons class at Thompson Park.

You can try a class any time that an aikido class is scheduled, just text or email to get access to the dojo. Your first class is free. After your first class, you will be asked to make a three month commitment in order to continue. This commitment is not refundable for any reason and must be paid in advance.  The purpose of this commitment is to help you. Starting a martial art is challenging! Knowing you already paid for three months can be a useful incentive to keep going. 

Come to your first class dressed comfortably in exercise clothes that cover your arms and legs. Make sure finger and toenails are trimmed, and remove all jewelry before class for safety reasons. 

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You'll receive some instruction about etiquette as a new student. Follow what other students are doing, and refer to our Etiquette page to get a clearer sense of why all this stuff is important. 

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Once you have a gi, you must train in your gi and not street clothes. 

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Please come to weapons classes dressed for the weather in exercise clothes. Gi pants are optional. Students who are regularly attending weapons classes are encouraged to purchase their own set of weapons and a carrying case. 

ZAZEN