Aikido Yoshokai Association of Minnesota

03/03/2024

The Kobukan Dojo has big news: As of January 2024, we have officially adopted a new name: Aikido Byōdōkai Community of Minnesota! While our name and our page is new, what has not changed is our dedication to teaching precise technique rooted in the philosophy and values of aikido.

Our instruction and training will be supported by our membership in the new multi-state Aikido Byōdōkai Community. This new umbrella organization is a nonprofit formed to support the skilled and responsible practice of Aikido through high quality instructor training, meaningful testing standards, and training experiences that are inclusive, respectful and safe.

Our students are already busy learning this year’s kyu techniques, organized by the Aikido Byōdōkai Community. We are especially excited to be hosting clinics with visiting instructors this March. Please follow us at our new page Aikido Byōdōkai Community of Minnesota and watch for updates and news as we enter this new era in Aikido training at the Kobukan Dojo!

Osu!

11/16/2023

Today is Give to the Max day in Minnesota. Aikido Yoshokai of Minnesota is a 5013c non-profit. All donations to go keeping our dojo open and our Youth Scholarship fund.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Aikido-Yoshokai-Association-Of-Minnesota

01/03/2023

Due to road and weather conditions, tonight's classes are cancelled - Tuesday, January 3. Be safe and hope to see you soon! Osu!

12/04/2022

Come study Aikido with us in 2023! Join us on Saturday, January 7 for beginner classes. Youth class (ages 7 - 14) is at 10 am -- parents welcome to join! Adult class is noon - 1 pm.

We also have beginner classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm.

Aikido is Budo, a non-competitive art based on the philosophy and martial arts of the Japanese Samurai. It is an excellent fitness activity, effective self-defense, and a way of improving our relationships with others. Aikido helps to teach us not to defeat others, but to learn to control ourselves.

We are located at the Waterbury Building in NE Minneapolis, which has plenty of free parking and is on the bus line.

Learn more or sign up at AikidoMN.org

11/17/2022

Today is Give to the Max day in Minnesota. Aikido Yoshokai of Minnesota is a 5013c non-profit. All donations to go keeping our dojo open and our Youth Scholarship fund.

Aikido is a study in harmony based on the martial arts of the Samurai and Japanese traditions. Aikido promotes cooperation instead of conflict, training the mind by practicing physical techniques. The skills we teach and study are directly applicable to daily life outside...

10/22/2022

Less than 30 minutes left! Check out the cool items -- early holiday shopping, anyone?!

Live from 12 a.m. October 14th to 9 p.m. October 21st! After great success, the AYANA Silent Auction is back! Bid on exciting and unique items and help AYANA emerge from the pandemic thriving! AYANA is a non-profit organization, teaching Aikido, “the way of harmony,” to children and adults. Its ...

10/20/2022

The AYANA Silent Auction is live! Bid on cool art, watches, food, calligraphy and more! Help Aikido Yoshokai recover from the pandemic and continue to enrich the lives of children and adults all over the US and beyond (including MN)! Also, get a jump on your holiday shopping. 😉

Fundraising Home Bid Now Donate Items The silent auction, which will be held online, will go live October 14 and close on October 21. The auction is for students, family, friends, and friends of friends. Look for something extra special that can’t be found on Amazon! Osu Aikido Students and Friend...

08/29/2022

Tuesday, August 30th class is cancelled due to instructor unavailability. The rest of this week's classes are on as scheduled, and Tuesday class will resume September 6.
Osu!

07/12/2022

Have you heard? We're offering a new class over the Summer! Stick around Tuesday nights for an all level Breakfall/Buki class at 8:10 PM.

05/29/2022

Summer 2022 Youth Aikido Special Rates!

This June, July, and August, we are offering special rates for our Youth Aikido classes:

$25 / month for 1 child, or $40 / month for 2 children

Classes are Saturdays from 10:00 - 10:45 am.

Youth classes are for kids aged 7 - 14 and emphasize cooperation, respect, fitness, and fun. Classes cover the same basic movements, rolls, and many of the same hand and weapon techniques as in the adult classes, but at a level appropriate for younger students.

Students learn to practice harmony and cooperation through Aikido techniques and movements. Parents are welcome to attend class with their children, or sit on the side and watch if they wish.

No special equipment or clothing required! Students should wear comfortable clothing that covers knees and elbows. We practice Aikido barefoot.

Read more and register:
https://www.aikidomn.org/wordpress/index.php/2022/05/26/special-2022-summer-pricing-for-youth-aikido/