A private foundation has provided two of three years of the funding which makes our programs possible. They are "undergoing internal difficulties" and, instead of our third year of funding, may very well not offer even reduced support in the Fall. We will try to continue to open our doors to you regardless of your ablity to pay, but may have to close our doors altogether. We can continue if those who benefit from our work together choose to offer their financial support. Training at other dojos costs from $80-$100 a month, but we will trust and depend on your commitment, and the world that generosity creates. Please visit the Free Aiki Dojo Partnership page and create a recurring donation for as much as you can afford. Every person in our community is important to us, and we must rely on you to help us move through this challenging time.
Monday August 29th 2016:
11:00 - 12:30 pm at UC Berkeley on Sproul Plaza - Weapons: bring bokken and jo
Tuesday August 30th 2016:
Final 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday class at Aikido of Berkeley (1514 University Ave). As of NEXT Tuesday and thereafter both evening classes will be taught by Kayla Sensei (donation required).
Wednesday August 31st 2016:
7-8am at Aikido of Berkeley (1514 University Ave)
Thursday September 1st 2016: DISCONTINUED
As of this week there is no longer a 12-1pm class at The Flight Deck on Thursdays.
Friday September 2nd 2016:
ON FRIDAY THIS WEEK ONLY 12-1pm class at The Flight Deck. This class may or may not go away, but will no longer happen on Thursdays.
New 4:15-5:30pm class in Eshleman Hall on the Cal campus. Except for being in Room 10 this week only, this is currently our newest regular class happening every Friday (usually in Room 240), Eshleman Hall.
Saturday September 3rd 2016:
10:30am-12pm at Aikido of Berkeley (1514 University Ave) - Adults with Brandon Sensei.
1-2pm at Aikido of Berkeley (1514 University Ave) - All Ages with Brandon Sensei and Julian Sempai
We look forward to training with you!
Brandon Sensei
P.S. All Golden Bears Aikido classes are Free Aiki Dojo classes, and vice versa. We are a single training community. Brandon Sensei teaches all classes, unless otherwise noted, and also highly recommends (you are always welcome to train in) any class at Aikido of Berkeley. When you train in a class there taught by someone other than Brandon Sensei, please leave a $10-$15 donation in the wooden box on the cabinet near the front door.