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Our guiding philosophy is to work with another’s force, not against it.
Learn how to defuse a situation without striking back–sometimes the best Aikido needs no physical interaction at all.
Aikido is noncompetitive and can help students increase their focus and self-awareness.
Aikido works well for people of all sizes as it does not rely on strength to overcome an opponent.
Students will develop safe and strong falling and rolling skills — useful in an icy place, like Wisconsin.
Teens and adults are welcome. No prior experience is necessary.
We practice Tuesday and Thursday, 5:45–6:45 p.m. at the Tri-County Community Center (112 Swift Street, 2nd floor: park in the Edgerton Public Library’s parking lot, our entrance is by the big martial arts sign). Please, come 15 minutes early.
Wear loose fitting clothes; sweatpants and a T-shirt are fine. Please clip your finger- and toenails. Bring something to keep long hair back and leave jewelry and watches in your bag.
In order to participate, you must fill out our liability waiver. Please do this ahead of time.
Most classes follow a similar format. After bowing in, warm-up exercises usually take 15 minutes and include mild general stretching as well as specific Aikido exercises. We devote most of the class to practicing self-defense techniques. The instructor will show each technique and then people will pair up to practice, taking turns as uke (aggressor) and nage (defender). At the end we set aside time for questions or announcements.
Your first classes will emphasize fundamental skills, such as rolling and basic movement.
Click on through to find out about our vocabulary, exercises, and etiquette.
Classes are affordable.
Give it a try; see if it is a good fit for you.
Be sure to sign our liability waiver before arriving.
This pays for our space and overhead.
Instructors are volunteers.
Grants membership in our national organization.
Ability to attend seminars, test, etc.
Edgerton Aikido 