Aikido will challenge you to reconsider how you use your body. You will find yourself moving in new ways in no time.
Being safe does not have to depend on how big and strong you are. With aikido, fluid movement and superior body dynamics defeats size.
Classes will make you stop and think. Classes are infused with history, physics, philosophy, and everything in between.
It is time to get started again! I hope everyone had a great summer. Things are already underway for the new semester. We had a great time demonstrating at the Celebration of Mines and we have a number of great new students joining us this semester!
Hard to believe, but we just wrapped up the 6th year of the CSM Aikido Club! We promoted Kieran and Francisco to 5th kyu, and Bree and Jack to 6th kyu. We put on the 4th Aikido University Workshop, our biggest one yet. And we put on a self-defense clinic for the first time!
New beginners welcome any time! No class fee!
Mondays 6-7:30pm - empty hand - Student Rec Center 2nd floor, McNeil Room
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - weapons - Student Rec Center 1st floor, Schramm Room
Sunday 11am-1pm - empty hand - Student Rec Center 2nd floor, McNeil Room
Saturdays rides to class at Denver Aikikai - inquire if interested
Weekday classes may move outdoors as weather improves. Check on the field if the McNeil Room is unavailable on Sundays.
Finding us: If you are driving us park in Lot D (free after 5 and on Sundays). Directly across Elm Street from the lot is the Student Rec Center. From the entrance keep heading down the hallway and look to your left. Near the end of the hallway is an alcove with the entrance to McNeil Room and a couple of bathrooms. If you hit the stairs to the first floor you have gone too far. To get to Schramm, go down the stairs to the first floor and walk straight, past the bathrooms, until you get to a bar like area. Follow the bar around to the double doors that give access to Schramm.
If we are outdoors, we will usually be on the North IM Field, just north of Lot D.
Events, Changes, and Cancellations:
Check back frequently for updates!
The CSM Aikido Club is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Founded by world famous aikidoka Mitsugi Saotome, this affiliation connects us with a legacy of subtlety and finesse with an emphasis on weapons training. ASU is affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Students with training in other organizations are always welcome and rank will be recognized in the club regardless of affiliation.
David Ruttinger, the club head instructor, started aikido in Washington DC in 2004. He also teaches traditional jujutsu and kenjutsu and is the weapons instructor for Denver Aikikai.
