Moerushin Aikido Dojo at Arlington Fitness

04/21/2026

This Thursday, April 23, there is a conflicting event at Arlington Fitness: class will still happen!! Bring a jo if you have one (we have spares). We will meet at the outdoor amphitheatre in Arlington, AKA The Crossing. No need for a gi but dress to move. It's Weapons Wthursday!

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04/11/2026

Hi all; no class tomorrow, Saturday, April 11. We will be back on schedule next week!

03/01/2026

Bob Sweeney taught a class yesterday on Bokken Dori; he did a great job hitting core principles and working with a mixed class of new and experienced students.

What...you don't know what Bokken Dori is? Come out to Moerushin Aikido and see!

01/30/2026

Aikido Update, Thursday, Jan 29: no class tonight! Even if you can get to the dojo, roads are refreezing. Stay safe and warm everyone! This is a great opportunity to practice Jo Kata or work on balance, flexibility, or meditation.

01/24/2026

No class today, Saturday Jan. 24, due to ice and snow. Stay safe and warm everyone!

01/20/2026

Hi all! The gym is double booked for Thursday, Jan 22--so no Thursday aikido this week. We're still on for Saturday unless weather is remarkably bad.

12/25/2025

Happy holidays to everyone from Moerushin Aikido! No class today or Saturday. See you all in 2026!!

09/05/2025

08/20/2025

Hey all; no class tonight, Wednesday, August 20! Classes resume Saturday!

08/01/2025

Thought for the day: ukemi isn't just falling. It is literally the "receiving body." If you adopt this mindset, every fall is like the earth being your own personal masseuse.