If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Aikido Club officers:
Nikki Taylor – President
umnaikido@gmail.com or tayl0473@umn.edu
Erica Redline – Treasurer
Scott Finlay – Safety and Facilities Coordinator
Walter Rusin – Travel Coordinator
We look forward to hearing from you!
February 18, 2008 at 9:10 pm |
I am a beginner and I was wondering how easy it would be to join this late in the semester? Also, how many classes would I have to attend in order to avoid skipping material and learning things in a continuous progression?
Thanks.
February 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm |
Hi Kevin,
You can join our club at any time. Many of the senior members will help familiarize you with some of our etiquette and procedures before class and we all work together to help newer members learn our art.
In order to continuously progress in Aikido we recommend that you attend as many classes as you are able. We understand that from time to time students are busy and cannot make it to one or more classes and just ask that you let us know if you are planning to miss a large amount of class. Also, we do not start at one point and end at another each semester, which is why joining at any time works fine. Everyone in the class works on the same techniques no matter what your skill level. We hope to see you on the mat!
February 28, 2008 at 1:03 pm |
Hello!
I am currently studying abroad in Japan and I will be back to the U for summer term; when do you think you will post summer practice times? I am eager to continue Aikido when I get back.
Thank you very much!
February 28, 2008 at 11:17 pm |
Hi Tori!
Our summer practice schedule will likely be very similar to what we have now, assuming that there are no conflicts with the Armory. Our times have generally stayed the same, whereas in the past the days have changed.
As soon as we find out practice times for the summer we will post them. We are also planning a seminar for this summer along with Aikido of Minnesota.
We look forward to seeing you in the summer!
May 19, 2008 at 3:05 pm |
Hello!
It’s great to visit UMN-Aikido website and see Mr.Rudi running the club as the president this year. I have my best wishes to the club president and UMN-Aikido members.
Best,
Marid
June 29, 2008 at 2:05 am |
Hello!
I wanted to join the dojo for the month of July.
How can I join?
Thank you.
Regards,
Avantika
August 15, 2008 at 5:51 pm |
Hi Avantika!
If you are still interested in joining, you simply need to show up, sign a participation waiver and pay dues. Your first few practices are free should you decide not to join.
-UMN Aikido
August 27, 2008 at 7:04 am |
Hi
Yes, I am still interested.When I can I come in the Fall session? I want to start asap
Also, where can I purchase my Gi?
Thanks!
August 30, 2008 at 3:26 am |
Hi Avantika!
You can join any time. THe Aikido Club practices regularly year round. Our schedule right now is Tues and THurs. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Armory (right near the U Rec Center) as well as Saturday @ 10:00 am.
We hope to see you at practice soon!
September 2, 2008 at 7:54 pm |
Dear Avantika:
You don’t need to have a gi right away to practice. Just wear some comfortable workout clothes (long sleeves and pants are best). If you do want to buy a gi, you can get one locally at Rising Sun (2058 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104). There are several good resources online including e-bogu.com, bujindesign.com, and karate-mart.com. If you need advice, ask one of the other students in class and we can help you out.
February 4, 2009 at 9:19 pm |
hi iam aformer member of the club and would like to say congrads to sensei patric i have not in any way forgotten about you and the club. you guys stay in mind often. is that your son practicing with you? if so kool tell him i said hi even so. durning my practic here i keep in mind all you have shown me in my time there. hope to visit again so. your friend and student for ever. ken
April 17, 2009 at 1:19 am |
I miss Aikido! Used to practice back in upstate NY and moved here last August. I did drop by a couple of classes and liked Patrick Sensei’s style (signed the forms too), but I ended up taking a class with a schedule conflict and could not resume practice :/
Will there be any classes this summer? I’d still like to be a member. In all probability, I will end up taking a class with the Tuesday-Thursday evening schedule this coming Fall as well.
Thanks in advance!
Nikhil
April 17, 2009 at 1:31 am |
Yeah, the summer schedule is the same: Tuesday and Thursday 6pm and Saturday 10am.