Open Sky Martial Arts welcomes new students in our aikido and tai chi programs!
- Contact us! Reach out by email to introduce yourself and share your interest and questions in our school. You can also skip to #2 and…
- Visit us! Swing by to watch class and field questions during or just before class hours (we are not open 9-5). Letting us know in advance is helpful but isn’t necessary.
- Skim the website! Understand a bit more about our school and whether we can meet your needs. Check out our diversity and inclusion policy, watch some aikido or tai chi videos on our YouTube channel, etc.
- Sign up / get started! After chatting and deciding to join a program, you’ll complete a school waiver, pay initial dues, and obtain a uniform if needed.
- NOTE COVID-19 vaccination previously required. During the pandemic, in keeping with many work settings, our dojo required COVID-19 vaccination of all students (our dojo was 100% vaccinated). Should another dangerous pandemic occur, we may return to this policy.
- Train! We look forward to practicing with you!
Aikido Intro: Introduction to Aikido, Sword, and Staff
We encourage students brand new to aikido to begin with an extended set of beginner-focused semi-private lessons. These once-a-week, 10 class sessions introduce key aikido movements and concepts and set the stage for long-term practice. Aikido Intro sessions are offered in the Fall and Spring on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:50pm.
Classes integrate the wooden sword (bokken), the wooden staff (jo), and unarmed aikido movements. Classes are lower impact (no throws or falls). Classes are open to teens and adults.
Students should plan to arrive around 5:45. Beginners do not need to wear a gi (uniform); just arrive in clean, loose fitting, simple athletic clothing.
Current students in the full aikido program are welcome to join these basic classes to help greet beginners and assist and reinforce basic movements.
Session Dates
- The Aikido Intro Series Fall 2026 dates are TBD, to be set this Summer. Please contact us now to join the waitlist and hear when they are set.
Cost is $150 for the ten-class beginner-focused session.
Pay for Aikido Essentials Series Online
Aikido Beginner Packages
Students who have completed the aikido essentials program or are ready to join the “full” aikido program can do so at a discount that includes their first gi (uniform).
- 2-mo. Beginner Special: $80, including uniform to keep. (Saves $80 dues and uniform cost)
- 4-mo. Beginner Special: $300, including uniform to keep. (Saves $80 dues and uniform cost)
Pay for Beginner Startup Package Online
Starting Tai Chi
Unlike our Aikido program, Our Tai Chi program is organized into seasonal, multi-week sessions. For more, see the Tai Chi page.