We welcome new students ages 15+ and of all ability levels. We also welcome Keith Pray Sensei. Yama Kawa Dojo was founded by J. Kano Flores Sensei (1949-2007). We practice Hombu style Aikido with practical applications and Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido, specifically, Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu. We are affiliated with the USAF, AUSKF, AEUSKF and a member of Aiki-Extensions. The dojo is currently led by Rancourt Sensei, Yon Dan Iaido, Ni Dan Kano Aiki, Ni Dan USAF. She was first introduced to Aikido via Ki Society in 1988 and has trained consistently since December of 1999. She is a member of the USAF and AUSKF. Rancourt Sensei is a veteran: USMC, USA. Classes are ongoing and progressive in nature. Teaching staff assist new students who can start at anytime, and at any level of fitness. Classes will teach you:
• proper Dojo etiquette
• warm up exercises and stretches that develop core strength, flexibility, and aerobic stamina
• Ki development
• basic body movement: technique, rolls, soft falls, break falls
• self defense techniques: take downs, immobilization's, disarming,
• eye/hand/foot/body coordination “Ki ken tai ichi”
• testing requirements for promotion
Iaido classes:
Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:45pm
Aikido classes:
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:15pm
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:15pm
Lets Train! COIVD PRECUATIONS ARE IN PLACE. WEAR A MASK. TEMPS TAKEN. USE HAND SANITIZER. Be responsible and TRAIN INTELLIGENTLY. Iaido links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C5%8D_Jikiden_Eishin-ry%C5%AB
