Schedule – Shin-Budo Kai

Schedule

Monday

Dojo closed

Tuesday

Basic/Advanced Aikido
6:00-8pm

Taught by
Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei

Wednesday

Dojo closed

Thursday

Basic Aikido
6:00-8pm

Taught by Senior Students
(on a rotating schedule)

Friday

Basic/Advanced Aikido
6:00-8pm

Taught by
Shizuo Imaizumi Sensei

Saturday

Dojo closed

Sunday

Basic Aikido 12:30-2:30pm

Taught by Senior Students
(on a rotating schedule)

Legend

Basic Aikido/Genkido

Advanced Aikido

Basic Weapons

Advanced Weapons

Changes to the Schedule

UPDATE * Classes are suspended from 3/15-3/31/20 due to the spread of COVID-19 * We hope to resume classes in April but please check our News page for updates. Besides these extraordinary circumstances, please note that there are several changes to the schedule since our move. For the time being, we will only hold class Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sun and there will be no weapons classes. This is subject to change in the future, and we will notify students as soon as we have any updates.

Visit

Please come visit us during class hours to ask questions, observe, or register for your first class– free of charge. Beginners may come in and take any class right away. Visiting aikidoka may also join us at any time.

Dues

Payable by check, cash, VISA or MASTERCARD.

Unlimited Classes	$140/month
Student/NYPD/NYFD Rate	$90/month
Mat Fee	$25/Single class
	$100/Five classes

Register at our dojo for your first class FREE and receive our introductory rate of just $90 for the first month– $50 off our regular rate.

At the Dojo: Student Profiles

We really value the unique and dedicated students that are part of Shin-Budo Kai. Here is a look at a few of our students, at various levels in their Aikido journey.

Dr. Brown applying the kote-kaeshi technique.

Richard Brown, M.D. 4th dan

What I have learned from Aikido through Imaizumi Sensei have been the most important skills, thrills, and challenges of my life. My life flows all the time with better relationships, performance/creativity in career, and transforming the lives of thousands of people around the world. I could not have imagined it. What amazing people I have met at the dojo. What a blessing and a well-kept secret. breath-body-mind.com

Veronika holding her bokken (wooden sword).

Veronika C. 1st dan

When my dancing career began to wind down, I started taking Aikido classes to fill the void. Learning this discipline has been a truly enlightening experience. Also, as a yoga practitioner, Aikido has helped me in the area of balance, focus, and energy flow, not to mention it's a great workout!

Lyle B. 3rd dan

Lyle began his martial arts training with Jeet Kune Do, Street Fighter 2, and the art of watching ninja and kung fu movies. He's a Brooklyn gym teacher and Star Wars guy with a Dungeons and Dragons habit. After training with Shaolin monks, Muay Thai fighters, grapplers and the like, Imaizumi Sensei blew his mind with martial magic.

Saki (left) learning Jo-nage from Warren.

Saki S. 1st dan

I was always intrigued by martial arts but never really felt comfortable trying one until I saw Aikido. Other martial arts seemed too aggressive, but Aikido is very strong while using minimal force. I love the emphasis on blending and flowing with your opponent. After practicing for about 5 years, I am still learning every day. It challenges my mind and body and has helped me grow stronger in many different ways.

Yuko (left) and Laure celebrating after passing their tests.

Yuko T. 1st dan

I started practicing Aikido, the only form of martial art I had ever experienced, at the end of 2014. I was simply looking for something new, active, and challenging, not expecting anything in particular. Then within months, it became a part of my daily life. I still cannot quite articulate what it is about Aikido that keeps me practicing three to four times a week, but every time I get on the mat, it is a new discovery and reflection of self. WORK IN PROGRESS!!

Warren (right) practicing a technique with Shoji.

Warren W. 6th dan

If you would like to start on a life-long journey, this dojo is a good place to begin. If you have already started but find yourself going in the wrong direction, this dojo is a good place to get back on track. If you think you’ve already arrived, this dojo is a good place to remember you have just started and you have a long way to go.