Check out Sensei Liedke in action and get acquainted with some of the techniques you will learn and master once you begin your study of aikido!
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Pictures from 08-17-2008 test
Congratulation on promotions
- Tom - 1st Dan
- Eric - 1st Dan
- Andriy - 1st Dan
- Piter - 3rd Kyu
- Natan - 3rd Kyu
- Gabe - 4th Kyu
- Dave - 5th Kyu
Defending agains freestyle attacks from multiple opponents is a key part of Aikido training and is required for the higher level ranks.
Pictures from 04-26-2009 test
Students expected to demonstrate various Aikido techniques during their promotion tests.
Executed techniques include but not limited to self-defende techniques agains grabs, punches, kicks, hair pulls, knife and gun attacks.
Tests for higher ranks (black and 1-3 kyu belts) require defense agains free style attacks and multiple opponents.
Videos with detailed explanations and slow motion renditions of techniques will help you appreciate complexity and subtlety of Aikido.
Pictures taken on 11-29-2009 test
Congratulation on promotions
- Lenny - 3rd Dan
- Tommy - 3rd Dan
- Aleksiy - 2nd Kyu
- Jason - 5th Kyu
Watch following videos to get a feel for what Aikido class look like and what students would be able to do in a just couple months (or little longer) of training.