Membership
You can join the dojo at any time. The "All Levels" classes are designed to make it easy to step in and begin learning even when you have never done anything like this before.
Aikido requires some level of commitment. You should plan to attend at least once a week. However, to progress in the art you should plan to commit to 2-3 classes a week. You may choose to join on a month-to-month plan, or save by making a 6-month minimum commitment. Monthly dues are charged automatically to a checking account or credit card.
Membership allows access to training at the "All Levels" Aikido classes (see scheduled class times) as well as Iaido (swordsmanship) classes. There are students that train in Aikido, Iaido or both depending on their particular interest. Strictly speaking, the classes are free with dojo membership, meaning that it's the same membership fee whether you train one time or three times a week. Minimum age for membership is 14 with exceptions made based on personal interview with the chief instructor.
6-Month Minimum Plan
| Member |
Initiation Fee (one time) |
Monthly Dues |
| First Member | $125 | $100 / month |
| Additional Family | $85 | $65 / month |
Month-To-Month Plan
| Member |
Initiation Fee (one time) |
Monthly Dues |
| First Member | $125 | $150 / month |
| Additional Family | $85 | $95 / month |
Family members include spouse and dependants in the same household.
Testing Fees
There are 10 ranks (kyu) below black belt. Testing fees for kyu ranks are $25 each with the exception of 8th, 5th and 2nd kyu which are $45. The fees for black belt ranks are set by Aikikai Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. You can see the requirements for promotion here.
Membership Forms
New members must complete the following three forms:
Release (complete one for each family member)
Registration (complete one per family)
Application (complete one for each family member)
