Beginner Bootcamp
Your first step onto the mat starts here.
New to Aikido? This is where you begin. In just four weeks, our Beginner Bootcamp gives adults a focused, supportive introduction to the fundamentals of Aikido — so you can walk into a regular adult class with confidence, not hesitation.
No experience needed. No pressure. Just four classes designed to get you moving, falling safely, and thinking like a martial artist.
Who It’s For
Adults of any age or fitness level who are curious about Aikido and want a low-pressure way to start. Whether you’ve never set foot on a mat or you’re returning to martial arts after time away, the Beginner Bootcamp meets you where you are.
What Is the Beginner Bootcamp?
The Beginner Bootcamp is a four-week on-ramp built specifically for adults who are brand new to Aikido. One class per week, each building on the last, so you have time to absorb what you learn and show up to class five feeling like you belong there- because you will.
By the end of the bootcamp, you’ll have the fundamentals under your belt (literally) and be ready to join our regular Adult Aikido classes as a full member of the dojo community.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A solid foundation in Aikido stances, movement, and body awareness
- The basics of falling and rolling safely (ukemi)- one of the most valuable skills in Aikido, on and off the mat
- An introduction to core techniques and how partner practice works
- Familiarity with dojo etiquette and culture, so your first regular class feels natural
- Your first rank: 7th Kyu
That last one is worth pausing on. You won’t just be learning – you’ll be earning. Your first rank is a real milestone, and it’s yours from day one of training with us.
Ready to Begin?
Aikido is often described as the Martial Art of Harmony- and every practitioner’s journey starts with a single first step. This bootcamp is that step, structured, supported, and designed to set you up for years of practice ahead.
Join the Waiting List below so we can include you in the next Beginner Bootcamp session. Do you have questions? Contact us!
Choose Your Package
Shoshin Starter – $89
Four classes. One per week. Everything you need to learn of the fundamentals to step confidently into regular adult classes.
Shoshin Plus – $124
Everything in the Shoshin Starter package, plus your very own gi (training uniform), so you’re fully equipped from week one and ready to keep training the moment your bootcamp ends.