Greenwood Aikido and Japanese Swordsmanship

Beginner's Class

New prospective members must first attend a 4-week Beginner's Class. This is a series of 4 classes on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm. The price of the Beginner's Program is $85. Wear t-shirt or sweatshirt and long sweat pants - no jeans, jewelry, shoes or socks. You may wish to bring a handkerchief or small towel to wipe your face and hands. Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes before class begins to register in person. Also, bring a small notebook and pen to class.

 

Nishio Ryu Aikido requires physical and mental maturity to learn. Training at the basic level is not highly physically demanding, but you should be in generally good health. All classes are for adults ages 16 and up only.

 

Beginner's Class Start Date:

The next Beginner's Class starts Wednesday, September 8, 2010 6:30-7:45pm.

 

Register by regular mail:
Download registration form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
and send registration form and check for $85 to:
The Greenwood Center
41555 Cherry Street
Suite A
Murrieta, CA 92562

 

Or...

 

Register in person:
Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes before class begins to register in person and have the registration form completed. Class fees of $85.00 may be paid in cash, check or credit card. Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Valid Identification is also required for class registration.

 

 

 

Membership

Once you have finished your Beginner's Class you are eligable to join as a regular member. Membership is $100 per month with a 12-month commitment or $150 for month-to-month. Additional family members are $65 per month with a 12-month commitment or $95 for month-to-month. Classes are offered throughout the week. Your membership is granted only after personal interview with the chief instructor. Instruction is geared toward adults and members must be 16 years of age or older.

 

Class Schedule

All members may attend the "All Levels" classes as well as Iaido (sword) classes. The second class on Tuesday evening is an Intermediate/Advanced class and is open to all members after they have taken their first rank test.

 

Ranking

Ranking is awarded through testing which involves a demononstration of specific techniques at each level. Resources on curriculum, testing and ranking including testing requirements are here.

 

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