We are a member of the Aikido By\u014dd\u014dkai Community<\/a>.\u00a0 By\u014dd\u014d\u00a0\u00a0\u5e73\u7b49 translates to \u201cEquality\u201d in English.\u00a0 By\u014dd\u014d is an important concept in Buddhism, involving the contemplation of the equality of all things. It reflects our belief that all students are equally valuable and every person deserves to be treated with respect and care.<\/p>\n We practice our Aikido at the Kobukan Dojo in northeast Minneapolis at the Waterbury Building.<\/p>\n In our adult and youth classes, you will learn pins, controls, throws, and safe falling. You will practice techniques with other students in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Most importantly, you will be practicing with teachers and students whose goal is to practice harmony with everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n We invite you to begin your aikido journey by signing up for the 2 month Introductory Aikido Class<\/a>. New students can register and begin at any time in the month. Or, visit us at our the Kobukan Dojo<\/a> or contact us at instructors@aikidomn.org<\/a>, 612-424-2156 to try one beginner class for free. We look forward to meeting you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to Aikido By\u014dd\u014dkai Community of Minnesota! Whether you are a new student, a current student or just looking to learn a little bit about Aikido, we are so happy you visited.\u00a0 Aikido is a traditional Japanese form of\u00a0Budo, a way of study that includes both physical and mental training. Aikido is often translated as … <\/p>\n
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Aikido focuses on the importance of relationship between the person doing the technique (shite) and the person receiving the technique (uke).<\/p>\n
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