Hi! Welcome to Uptown Aikido. We are a small Aikido club located in Minneapolis, MN. Aikido is a martial art invented in Japan about a hundred years ago. Unlike other martial arts such as Karate, Aikido has no kicking or punching. We also don't have any sparring or competitions. Instead, we explore ways to respond to an aggressive motion like a push or a grab by blending with that motion and diffusing its energy. Sometimes this results in joint locks or throws, but these are never dangerous or painful. Because Aikido relies mostly on balance and timing, progress doesn't require you to be big, strong, or young. Schedule Our group meets at the Center for Performing Arts in South Minneapolis, located at 3754 Pleasant Avenue South. We meet twice per week:
Questions? For more information, please see our Q&A page or send us a note on the Contact Us page. You are also welcome to telephone instructor Deanna Newman at (612) 377-2154. |
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