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Hours
Monday: 7 - 8:30PM
Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 7 - 8:30PM
Thursday: 7 - 8PM
Friday: 6:30 - 8:30PM
Saturday: 8 - 10AM
Sunday: Closed
Tips
accepts credit cards
At Pro Sessions Aikido, we study "Traditional and Street Application" Aikido. Our study of aikido incorporates the study of iaido. The iaido we study illuminates the deep relationship between the katana and techniques in aikido. Our Iaido study also integrates the ken (wooden sword) and jo (wooden staff) to show the expressions of Aikido techniques as they flow from empty hand techniques to the final expressions with the katana. Our training incorporates ZaZen. The practice of Zazen meditation is an intensely simple practice. It is about being fully alert and present. This sense of being present, with illumination and intensity, is the essence of Zazen, and although there are many approaches to Zen meditation, they all come back to this.
Google: 5/5
My son really enjoys learning aikido with Sensei Morales and Sandra. They are very professional, knowledgeable and care for their students! We love the people at this dojo. It's a hidden gem in upland!
My journey to find myself after a very recent family loss led me to this Dojo. Having started practicing Aikido as an adult without any previous knowledge has been an incredible and very positive experience. From the first moment I stepped foot into this Dojo as an observer, both Sensei Eugene and Sensei Sandra made me feel welcome. Before that, all my doubts and questions were immediately answered by Sensei Eugene in a telephone conversation that led me to attend a class that very same day as an observer. Only a few minutes into the class I realized Sensei Eugene was the right person to learn this discipline from. I was hooked instantly by his detailed ways of explaining...read full review
My journey to find myself after a very recent family loss led me to this Dojo. Having started practicing Aikido as an adult without any previous knowledge has been an incredible and very positive experience. From the first moment I stepped foot into this Dojo as an observer, both Sensei Eugene and Sensei Sandra made me feel welcome. Before that, all my doubts and questions were immediately answered by Sensei Eugene in a telephone conversation that led me to attend a class that very same day as an observer. Only a few minutes into the class I realized Sensei Eugene was the right person to learn this discipline from. I was hooked instantly by his detailed ways of explaining the different techniques and his obvious passion for Aikido. I knew I needed to try this, and regretted not having gym clothes on to get on the tatami immediately. I was there for the next class.My regular attendance is three times a week, but I suspect it's going to be more than that after my body gets used to this type of workout... no matter how tired I am, I'm always looking forward to attending the next class.I also take the Iaido class which is a great compliment to Aikido. Strict attention to detail is one of the characteristics of Iaido and total focus is key for its practice. Same as Aikido, it is a perfect combination of physical exercise, conscious meditation and spiritual practice. Sensei's knowledge and experience in Iado and weapons help a lot to understand Aikido techniques in a deeper way and it makes everything more clear... definitely a big plus.One of the extra perks I wasn't expecting when I decided to join the Dojo is the great group of people I get to hang out with in every practice. Everyone is so kind and patient on and off the tatami. The more advanced students are always willing to help and share their knowledge and many of them are friends now.In summary, I feel very lucky to have found Pro Sessions Aikido and I become a very happy person every time I enter its doors... I suspect you will too.