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Curious?
No experience needed. No particular fitness level required. Just a willingness to show up and pay attention. We’ve been welcoming first-timers since 1983.
Schedule a visit with Michael.
Email us a question.
GETTING STARTED — THREE STEPS
GETTING STARTED — THREE STEPS
01 Come and observe
You’re welcome to sit and watch any class before participating. No obligation, no pressure.
02 Try a month
Attend as many classes as you like for a full month, with no membership commitment.
03 Join the dojo
If it resonates, become a member for $50/month — covering rent, insurance, and affiliation fees.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASS
A typical class includes
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASS
A typical class includes
. Breathing and centering exercises to calm the mind
. Ki development — posture, balance, and coordination
. Aikido techniques practiced cooperatively with a partner
. Closing
What to bring or wear
. Comfortable athletic clothes (t-shirt and sweatpants are fine)
. No shoes — we train barefoot on mats
. No jewelry or accessories that could catch during movement
. A gi if you have one, but it’s not required
CLASS SCHEDULE
. Saturday 9 - 10 AM Fundamentals (Kihon)
. Saturday 10 - 11 AM Basic (Kaisho)
. Saturday 11 - 12 PM Intermediate (Gyosho)
. Wednesday 8 - 9 AM Focused Practice
. Wednesday 9 - 10 AM Uchi-Deshi Training
Beginners are welcome in all classes. Levels adjust based on who is in the room — you will never be left behind.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What if I've never done martial arts?
Perfect. Beginners are genuinely welcome in every class. You’ll be partnered with experienced students who can guide you, and instructors provide personal attention throughout. Feeling awkward at first is completely normal — and expected.
Can I just show up, or do I need to register?
You can simply arrive a few minutes before class. That said, scheduling a short visit with Head Instructor Michael Farris first is a great way to get oriented before you step on the mat.
Do I need to be fit or athletic?
Not at all. Ki-Aikido is based on technique and mind-body coordination, not strength or fitness. Students range in age from their mid-20s to mid-70s and come from all fitness backgrounds.
Is this a self-defense class?
While the practice of Ki-Aikido includes self-defense techniques, the practice goes much deeper. The emphasis is on cultivating mind-body coordination, calm under pressure, and a way of meeting conflict — on and off the mat — with clarity rather than force.
READY TO VISIT?
The best way to understand what we do is to come and see it for yourself. Schedule a short visit with Michael — no commitment, just a conversation and a look at the dojo.
→ Book a visit: calendar.app.google/GScgYFfDK9oADapb7
→ Email: dojo@austinkiaikido.org
Location: Rising Sun Studio, 2125 Goodrich Ave C, Austin TX 78704
Phone: 512-537-1729
Membership: $50/month · First month with no commitment
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