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Common directions in which Aikido practitioners move, either when attacking or receiving an attack

Irimi

Front technique, entering, moving into and through the line of attack

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Kaiten

To revolve, rotate; wheel, round; "open and turn"

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Omote

Positive (inside), to the front

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Soto

Outside

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Tenkan

Turning

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Introductory Class Starts April 2nd 2013
Posted by Eric Soroker

Two New Introductory Classes will start

April 2nd, 2013:

Class Schedule:

Section 1: Tues & Wed 12:15pm-1:00pm

(8 week course)

Section 2: Tues & Thurs 6:00pm-7:00pm

(8 week course)

Intoductory classes are intended to introduce the student to basic footwork, rolling/falling, and foundational techniques. After graduating from this course the student will have the fundamentals to begin training in regular classes.

Fee: $250 (8 weeks of class and uniform)