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Welcome to Aikido of Modesto!

                   
                              News:  
  

  •       Aikido of Modesto is reintroducing the free self-defense class. It will be taught by Tom Prata, a 4th degree black belt in judo. This class will be taugh on the last Thursday of the month from 7:30-9pm. The first class will be on February 23rd. This class is open to women of all ages and requires no previous martial arts training.

  •      Did you know that AoM offers yoga classes on Monday and Friday @12:00pm. The classes are 35-45 minutes long and are $5. Children may accompany parents for free!

  •      Aikido of Modesto now has free wi-fi for all our members! Go to the office for details. This includes the parents of our juniors and prejuniors. 
  
  •      Aikido of Modesto is proud to announce the introduction of Judo at our dojo. The class will be taught by Sensei Tom Prata (4th degree black belt). The class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9pm. Come check it out!  



               Upcoming Seminars:

  •      Kevin Choate Sensei (6th Dan) will be at Aikido Livermore-Shinrei Dojo from February 17-19. Please click on the link for addition information.


               http://www.aikilivermore.com/Shinrei.Dojo/Events_files/Choate%20Sensei-Livermore2012.pdf

  •      ASU Quarterly Weapons Practice will be hel on Sunday February 26, from 1-4pm. All levels and affiliations are encouraged to participate. The seminar will be held at Aikido of Diablo and is free of charge.

      Please go to www.advdojo.org for directions. 


  •      Ken Nisson Sensei (6th Dan) will be teaching a 2 hour class on Saturday, February 25 from 10:30am-12:30pm at Aiki Zenshin Dojo in Fremont, California. The class will be followed by two shodan exams. More info to follow.

  •      Dan Messisco Sensei (6h Dan) will be teaching a seminar at Two Rivers Budo Dojo on March 2-4. Dan is a former senior instructor at Aikido of Modesto and has been trainiing in Tang Soo Do and Aikido since 1964. Two Rivers Budo is located at 2674 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA


         For more information contact:       gyudien@yahoo.com or call (209) 605-3883


      Aikido of Modesto is located at  1501 Coffee Rd Suites K & L. Just look for the big red sign!





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     At Aikido of Modesto our philosophy is that Aikido is the study of energy, ego and balance. In Aikido, one learns how balance can be a source of great strength. Strength in this art flows from the student's ability to move with both physical and mental balance, enabling them to harmonize with their partner/attacker.


     The martial goal in aikido is to bring peaceful conclusions to potentially chaotic situations.


     The spiritual goal is to create, in ones self, a more centered and mindful individual. With a better understanding of themselves, the student will have a better understanding of others. 


     Aikido is not a study of combat. It is a study of energy, ego and balance. To study these things, especially in the early stages, aikido practice is very cooperative. In aikido practice, students take turns applying the techniques on each other. To help keep the practice safe and fun, students are taught ukemi. Ukemi involves attacking properly, and also how to deal with techniques as they are applied to you, so as not to get hurt. Proper ukemi makes the practice fun and rewarding for all students.


     We feel one does not study aikido simply to learn how to physically defeat others. There are many martial arts with that goal. Aikido is unique. It is for the person looking for a deeper understanding of themselves, as well as an effective alternative to fighting.



     


     Aikido of Modesto is a not for profit organization dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Aikido to the Modesto community. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!


1501 Coffee Road, Modesto, Ca 95355
Phone# 209-526-7237