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North Valley Aikikai
9029 Reseda Blvd, Ste 100
Northridge, CA 91324
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Aikido
Yoga
Kyudo, Tai Chi
Schedule & Fees
Aikido
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art. Students are encouraged to observe themselves, their partners and their practice space. This practice leads to awareness and sensitivity, as well as development of grace, skill, and endurance.
Beginner and Mixed Levels Aikido Classes
Aikido body art classes are open to adults of all levels, men and women. Beginners' classes are geared towards students with no experience in Aikido, though intermediate and advanced students are encouraged to participate. The practice is a partners practice, as each practitioner studies the techniques from two main facets: both applying the technique (Tori, Nage practice) and receiving the technique (Ukemi practice).
Apprenticeship Program: Kenshusei Program
tarting January 2015 we will offer Teachers Apprenticeship Program (Kenshusei Program). This program is for those interested in training to become Aikido teachers or simply wish to deepen their training in a more intensive and accelerated program. Email or call for requirements.
Aikido Beginner classe
Tuesdays 7-8 pm (Introduction to Aikido/Community class), Fridays 6-7 pm, Sundays 8-9 am.
Aikido Mixed and Advanced Level classes
Mondays 7-8 am Mixed level, Mondays 6:45-7:45 pm Mixed level, Tuesdays 7-8 am Mixed level, Wednesdays 6-7 pm Mixed level, Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm Yudansha & Kenshusei / Advanced.
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Youth Aikido
Our Kids classes are for children 5-12. Classes are dynamic and enjoyable, based on martial arts disciplines both physical and mental. Young people learn non-aggressive techniques, conflict resolution and selected Japanese traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to improve concentration, balance and awareness,and practice the values of respect, consideration and sensitivity through partner practice.
Children classes
Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm - ages 5-8, 5:30-6:30 pm - ages 9-12, Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm - ages 5-8, 5:30-6:30 pm - ages 9-12.
Weapons
Weapons classes are offered to those who want to deepen their understanding of of Aikido and are open to current members only, with permission of the Chief Instructor. The weapons we use are bokken (wooden sword), jo (wooden staff) and tanto (wooden knife). Weapons classes: Wednesdays 7-8 pm Intermediate level, Sundays 10-11 am Basics.
Iaido
Iaido is the art of sword drawing, and was practiced as the way of the samurai during many decades in feudal Japan. This martial art is practiced individually. We practice the Muso Shinden-ryu Iaido. Iaido classes are available only by permission of the Chief Instructor.Iaido classes: Wednesdays, 5-6 pm.
Upcoming Aikido Community Events
Upcoming Kyu Tests
Sunday, October 25, 8:30 am.
Sunday, September 20, 9-11 am
Jo Intensive, Deepening our understanding and study of Aiki-Jo. (Sign up on our online store under Enrollments) Open to all level, Suggested donation: $20.
Upcoming Aikido seminars
North Valley Aikikai Tenth Anniversary, TBA.
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The word Vinyasa means "breath-synchronized movement."
In other words, the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.
We offer a full range of Yoga training levels
from gentle Yoga Nidra & Guided Imagery, chair Yoga, and restorative through Basics class, and mixed level classes.
Yoga Nidra & Guided Imagery is our meditative/Self relaxation class, teaching The Yogi Sleep.
Gentle Chair & Mat Yoga is designed for students with limitations and physically challenged.
Basics is a great class to start if you are new to Yoga.
Restorative classes are offering a deep stretching and relaxing time.
Active Restorative classes are allowing deep healing while your body actively working within the poses.
Mixed level classes are open to all levels of practitioners, beginners as well as more experienced yogis.
Alignment class is going into detail into creating a more precise and correct poses and movements.
Monday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Bryan.
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:15-9:30 pm, Instructor: Michelle.
Tuesday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Bryan.
Gentle (Chair) Yoga
Time: 10:30-11:45 am, Instructor: Mel.
Kids Yoga ages 3-7
Time: 3-4 pm, Instructor: Cecilia.
Kids Yoga ages 8-13
Time: 4-5 pm, Instructor: Cecilia.
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 5:30-6:45 pm, Instructor: Hikaru.
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 8:15-9:45 pm, Instructor: Hikaru.
Wednesday
Restorative meditative
Time: 3:30-4:45 pm, Instructor: Mel.
Basics Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:15-9:30 pm, Instructor: Michelle.
Thursday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 7-8:15 am, Instructor: Cecilia.
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Elizabeth.
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 8-9:15 pm, Instructor: Hikaru.
Friday
Flow & Restorative (Yin,Yang)
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Elizabeth.
Yoga Nidra & Guided Imagery
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Instructor: Kimberly.
Saturday
Yoga in Spanish
Time: 10-11:30 am, Instructor: Cecilia.
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 12-1:15 pm, Instructor: Cecilia.
Upcoming Yoga Community Events
Saturday, August 15 2-4 pm
Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls Workshop: Elizabeth will be leading this self healing class. Learn self massage with the Tune Up Therapy balls. No Yoga experience is necessary. Fee: Pre-register $35 (Including balls) at the door $40, If you already have the Tune Up balls: $20.
Saturday, August 29 2-4:30 pm
Shoulderstand & Headstand Workshop: Join Hikaro for two and a half hours concentrating on inversions. Fee: $25 [Sign up on our online store under Enrollments
Friday-Sunday, October 21-23
Fall Yoga Retreat in Montecito, CA We will be hosting another weekend Yoga Retreat in the magical La Casa de Maria Retreat Center in Montecito (Santa Barbara area). The retreat will be led by Michelle Chua. Guest instructor is author and speaker Dr. Elaine Gale. Choose between a one-day retreat and a full weekend!
Kyudo (Japanese Zen Archery)
Kyudo is the Japanese Art of Archery. Kyudo literally means the Way of the Bow.
Not just the way to use the bow, but using the bow as a way of self discovery. In fact, today kyudo is more like a moving meditation, rather than a method of killing;, the archers in kyudo move stately through choreographed ritual movements composed of the 8 steps of shooting. These ritual are steeped in history from ancient Japan, and lead the practitioners through many aspects of Japanese Culture through the repetition of these simple steps.
Instruction for kyudo at the North Valley Aikikai is provided by instructors of the Nanka Kyudo Kai (Japanese Archery Club in Southern California).
The Nanka Kyudo Kai is lead by Sensei Rick Beal. Rick Beal began his martial arts career in 1966; his first kyudo instruction came from his sword teacher Hirotaka Okubo Sensei; then in 1983 Rick began to train with his current Instructor Hirokazu Kosaka Sensei of the Los Angeles Kyudo Kai (The Los Angeles Kyudo Kai was formed as early as 1916; Kosaka Sensei at the request of some of it's members revived it in 1976 to carry on their legacy). Rick formed The Nanka Kyudo Kai, with permission from Kosaka Sensei, to continue the life of this wonderful art to future generations.
Kyudo class for teens and adults: Fridays 4-6 pm
Tai Chi & Qigong Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu
Tai chi and qigong are two mind-body practices that originated in ancient China.
Practiced widely in China for thousands of years, both have become popular in the West. People of almost any age or condition can participate in them. Many people who practice tai chi and qigong report heightened feelings of well-being along with a variety of other health benefits.
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless
it addresses the key components of fitness - muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning.
Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu comes from a long, traditional martial arts history originating from the Chinese temples of Shaolin and Wutang.
Over the centuries our style has come to embrace the greatest teachings of masters from China, Korea, Okinawa and Japan. What follows is a brief and recent history from which our Kung Fu draws its strength.
Peaceful Mind Way represents our school's core philosophy and mindset towards training and how we use our skill.
We seek "clarity through the chaos" whether in a fight or in our everyday lives. The Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu style is comprehensive, combining the techniques, forms and mind/body training from its distinguished predecessors.
Jack Morrisette has been training in Martial arts for most of his life.
In The United States Navy, Jack discovered Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu. When he was honorably discharged, Jack looked to further his education in Chinese Martial arts. He studied under Grand Master Don Baird's guidance who's martial lineage can be traced to Manchuria China. Jack has more than a decade of Tai chi and Qigong experience with a focus on Yang style Tai Chi.
Classes for teens and adults
Saturdays 8-9:30 am: Tai Chi & Qigong; Sundays 2:30-4 pm: Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu.
Aikido
Ask us about discounts for additional family members and family rates
Annual registration fee
$30.00Adult monthly membership
$105.00Adults monthly for Aikido & Weapons
$125.00Student/Senior monthly membership
$85.00Child monthly membership
$60.00Special Deals A
Aikido for kids and adults for New Students on Groupon
Iaido
- Adult monthly membership $80.00
Kyudo
Kyudo students must register through Nanka Kyudokai
- Annual association fee $30.00
- Single class $5.00
Yoga
Single class
$20.005 class monthly pass
$50.005 class pass
- $80.00
- A class $16.00
10 class pass
- $130.00
- A class $13.00
20 class pass
- $230.00
- A class $11.50
Monthly unlimited
$90.00Children Yoga Single class
$15.00Children Yoga monthly membership
$40.00Special Deals B
Yoga for Teens and adults for New Students on Groupon
Tai Chi & Qigong, Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu
- Single class $25.00
- Adult monthly membership $80.00
All inclusive unlimited membership
good for Aikido+Yoga classes
- Monthly adults membership $165.00
Monday
Aikido Mixed
Time: 7-8 am
Aikido for kids ages 5-8
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Aikido for kids ages ages 9-12
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Aikido Mixed
Time: 6:45-7:45 pm
Thursday
Aikido for kids ages 5-8
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Aikido for kids ages ages 9-12
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Yudansha & Kenshusei
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm, Advanced
Sunday
Beginners Aikido
Time: 8-9 am
Beginners Weapons
Time: 9-10 am
Peaceful Mind Way Kung Fu
Time: 2:30-4 pm
Monday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Bryan
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:15-9:30 pm, Instructor: Michelle
Tuesday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Bryan
Gentle (Chair) Yoga
Time: 10:30-11:45 am, Instructor: Mel
Kids Yoga ages 3-7
Time: 3-4 pm, Instructor: Cecilia
Kids Yoga ages 8-13
Time: 4-5 pm, Instructor: Cecilia
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 5:30-6:45 pm, Instructor: Hikaru
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 8:15-9:45 pm, Instructor: Hikaru
Wednesday
Restorative meditative
Time : 3:30-4:45 pm, Instructor: Mel
Basics Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:15-9:30 pm, Instructor: Michelle
Thursday
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 7-8:15 am, Instructor: Cecilia
Mixed level Vinyasa Flow
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Elizabeth
Mixed level Alignment
Time: 8-9:15 pm, Instructor: Hikaru
Friday
Flow & Restorative (Yin, Yang)
Time: 8:30-10 am, Instructor: Elizabeth
Yoga Nidra & Guided Imagery
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Instructor: Kimberly
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
7:00am - 10:00am
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
7:00am - 11:30am
3:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
8:30am - 10:00am
3:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
7:00am - 10:00am
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
8:30am - 10:00am
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 9:30am
10:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 10:30am
5:30pm - 7:00pm
About Us
North Valley Aikikai is a non-profit educational institution committed to teaching traditional Aikido, Iaido,
Kyudo and Yoga. We strive to provide a safe environment, focused atmosphere and enjoyable training. North Valley Aikikai's mission is to promote an understanding of martial arts and yoga as a way to self-discovery and personal evolution, as well as being a resource for community growth.