Classes
Aikido Body Arts
Classes are offered seven days a week and are open to all students. Sandoval Sensei’s style focuses on developing a strong foundation, practical application of techniques, and the tempering of body with spirit. You will learn self-defense fundamentals and how to deal with multiple attackers, improving your awareness to become a proficient martial artist. In your training, you will also learn how to fall safely (ukemi) and to train with partners of different strengths, skills and styles.
Aikido Weapons
To compliment the understanding of timing and distance, we offer weapons training. In weapons classes, we learn katas with the bokken (wooden sword), the jo (wooden staff) and tanto (knife). Through intense partner training, we bring the katas to life so they are not empty forms.
Kids’ Program (Aikido)
The Kids’ Program for children ages 6-14 years old is dedicated to teaching the fundamental values of martial arts training. Children will learn self-defense and awareness in order to stay safe at home, school, and the outside environment. The Kids’ Program will also help children improve their self-confidence, focus, respect, and much more. See photos from a Kid’s class.
Iaido
Iaido is the samurai art of drawing and using the sword (katana). See video
Zazen
Seated zen meditation.
Kenshusei Program
Sandoval Sensei is proud to offer a Kenshusei Program (teacher’s apprenticeship) for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Aikido and who wish to become teachers. This is a rigorous training program and requires a three-year minimum commitment. As a kenshusei, you must be 3rd kyu or higher. Kenshusei are required train a minimum of 12 hours a week, including Iaido, and participate in at least one kids’ class.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for concentrated learning. Please contact the Chief Instructor.