We practice a traditional style of Aikido.
Emphasis is on fun, while assimilating the deep martial principles of the art. Everyone is welcome: observers, beginners, and visitors alike. Our training is safe for all ages (14 and up) and all levels of athletic ability. We are affiliated with the Aikikai World HQ through Sakura Aikido Federation, based in Chiba, Japan.
Place
Salt Lake City Sports Complex
645 South Guardsman Way (1580 East)
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Map / Driving and UTA directions
Time
Tuesday7:00 - 8:30pm
Friday7:00 - 8:30pm
If you're coming to train for the first time: Wear comfortable exercise wear, preferably with long sleeves and pants. Try to leave jewelry, etc at home - you must remove it during training (glasses are fine). A pair of flip-flops or similar outdoor-use sandals will be convenient (though not essential). Fees
Monthly membership$35
One-time drop-in fee$8
There is no charge to observe practice.
Instructors

David Iannucci (sandan) began his training in 1989 at Pacific Aikido Federation. He spent eight years in Japan during the 90s, where he met and learned from many different teachers. Dave is a software developer and is pursuing a postgraduate degree in linguistics at the University of Utah. He is the creator of a romanized Japanese Aikido lexicon.

Richard Sano (nidan) was born and raised in Aichi, Japan. He has over 40 years' experience in the martial arts, ten of them in Aikido. He holds the rank of 5th degree in karate in addition to his rank in Aikido.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
You can reach us by email to aikido AT saltlakeaiki DOT org (replace the words "AT" and "DOT" with their respective punctuation) or by calling Dave at (801) 363-3881 or Rich at (801) 943-8537.

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