| Training Location |
Aikido Center, Mountain View
2560 Wyandotte Avenue, #A
Mountain View, CA. 94043
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Dojo: (650) 969-1731
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Visitors are always welcome to observe classes at the dojo during
regular training hours. Visitors may stay for an entire or a
partial class, and may observe as many classes as they wish.
At the Mountain View dojo the Chief Instructor,
Shiohira Shihan,
teaches both the early and late class on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. Classes on the other days ( MWF ) are taught by
yudansha ( Black Belts ).
The Mountain View Dojo is closed for some major holidays and special
occasions. The Dojo is open for training every day except the
Friday and Saturday of Camp weeks. Call the Dojo about specific
dates, or check the annual Dojo Holiday Calendar.
| Day |
Time |
Class |
| Monday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
8:00 - 8:30 pm | Aikido
Open Practice |
| Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
8:00 - 8:30 pm | Aikido
Open Practice |
| Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:30 - 8:30 pm | Aikido for Beginners Course
Aikido |
| Thursday | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
8:00 - 8:30 pm | Aikido
Open Practice |
| Friday | 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:30 - 8:30 pm | Aikido for Beginners Course
Aikido |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
12:20 - 1:00 pm | Aikido
Children's General Aikido
Older Children's Advanced Aikido |
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Fee Schedule
- One-time initiation fee: $10
- Monthly fee for as much Aikido as you want ( up to six days a week ):
The last week of the Beginners' Course's month is free to
participants who become regular members of the Dojo. See the table
start date on the Beginner's page, and download a Beginner's
Course poster.
Note:The Beginners' Courses are optional, not a
prerequisite; beginners are welcome to train from the start in the regular
classes for the standard monthly fee.
Members of Mountain View and San Francisco Dojos may train free of charge
anytime at the other dojo
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Shiohira Sensei started the Mountain View Dojo in 1981. The Dojo has been located at its current site on Wynandotte Ave since 1985.
Featuring a large open training area with high ceilings, the Mountain View Dojo offers students a place to practice Aikido with energy and focus. Beginner's Classes, General Classes, Zen meditations sessions, and Children's Classes are offered weekly.
Students of all abilities train together, every student having the opportunity to train with both senior and junior students. Every student benefits from such interactions of abilities.
Shiorhira Sensei instructs at the Mountain View Dojo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and senior rank students instruct on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Visitors and observers are welcome anytime outside Zen meditation times. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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| 2009
| Date
| Holiday
| Dojo Schedule |
| December |
31 ( Wednesday ) |
New Year's Eve |
DOJO CLOSED |
| January 2009 |
1 ( Thursday ) |
New Year's Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
2 ( Friday ) |
New Year's Break |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
3 ( Saturday ) |
New Year's Break |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
19 ( Monday ) |
Martin Luther King Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
| February |
13 ( Friday ) |
Winter Gasshuku |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
14 ( Saturday ) |
Winter Gasshuku |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
16 ( Monday ) |
Presidents Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
| May |
25 ( Monday ) |
Memorial Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
| July |
4 ( Saturday ) |
Independence Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
| August |
August 13 (Thursday) - August 16 (Sunday) |
Gasshuku ( Summer Camp ),
CYO Retreat Center, Occidental |
|
13 ( Thursday ) |
Gasshuku ( Summer Camp ) |
One class: 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
|
14 ( Friday ) |
Gasshuku ( Summer Camp ) |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
15 ( Saturday ) |
Gasshuku ( Summer Camp ) |
DOJO CLOSED |
| September |
7 ( Monday ) |
Labor Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
| November |
26 ( Thursday ) |
Thanksgiving Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
27 ( Friday ) |
Thanksgiving Weekend |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
28 ( Saturday ) |
Thanksgiving Weekend |
DOJO CLOSED |
| December |
24 ( Thursday ) |
Christmas Eve |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
25 ( Friday ) |
Christmas Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
26 ( Saturday ) |
Christmas Break |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
28 ( Monday ) |
Abbreviated Class |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
|
29 ( Tuesday ) |
Abbreviated Class |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
|
30 ( Wednesday ) |
Abbreviated Class |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
|
31 ( Thursday ) |
New Year Eve |
DOJO CLOSED |
| January 2010 |
1 ( Friday ) |
New Year's Day |
DOJO CLOSED |
|
2 ( Saturday ) |
New Year's Break |
DOJO CLOSED |
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The student's of Aikido Center Mt View contribute and maintain
these pages. Opinions and Inspirations can be attributed to
them.
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