© 1995-2012 by Hideki Shiohira
Calligraphy by Shiohira Sensei

Aikido Center, Mountain View

Chief Instructor : Hideki Shiohira 7th Dan, Shihan


Dojo Location


Training Location
Aikido Center, Mountain View
2560 Wyandotte Street, #A
Mountain View, CA 94043
Dojo: (650) 969-1731












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Mt View Dojo Training Schedule

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.


Schedule


Day Time Class
Monday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:15 - 8:00 pm 		Basic Aikido
Aikido
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:15 - 8:00 pm 		Basic Aikido
Aikido
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:15 - 8:00 pm		 Beginner's Course
Aikido
Thursday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:15 - 8:00 pm 		Basic Aikido
Aikido
Friday 6:30 - 7:15 pm
7:15 - 8:00 pm		 Beginner's 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

Membership Levels

Beginner ( Beginner's classes only ) $45/month
Basic ( Basic plus Beginner's classes ) $70/month
Basic, under 22 or full time student $60/month
Full ( all classes ) $100/month

  • * One-time initiation fee: $10 [ except Beginner's Class ]
  • * Age under 22 and full-time students: [ Full:$80/month | Basic:$60/month ]

  • General and Advanced Children's Aikido ( $35/month Children's or Teen's class | $50/month for Teens taking both )

  • Aikido for Beginners Course - Begins the first Wednesday of every month. See the start dates on the Beginner's Page.

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.

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Dojo History

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.

Shiohira 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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Aikido Center - 2012 Holiday Calendar and Schedule

2012 Date Holiday Dojo Schedule
Dec 24 - Jan 2 Inclusive Winter Break DOJO CLOSED
January 2012 16 ( Monday ) Martin Luther King Day DOJO CLOSED
February 17 ( Friday ) Winter Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
18 ( Saturday ) Winter Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
20 ( Monday ) Winter Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
May 28 ( Monday ) Memorial Day DOJO CLOSED
July 4 ( Wednesday ) Independence Day observed DOJO CLOSED
August 23 ( Thursday ) Summer Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
24 ( Friday ) Summer Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
25 ( Saturday ) Summer Gasshuku DOJO CLOSED
September 3 ( Monday ) Labor Day DOJO CLOSED
November 22 ( Thursday ) Thanksgiving Day DOJO CLOSED
23 ( Friday ) Thanksgiving Weekend DOJO CLOSED
24 ( Saturday ) Thanksgiving Weekend DOJO CLOSED
December 24 ( Monday ) Christmas Eve DOJO CLOSED
Dec 25 - Jan 1 Inclusive Winter Break DOJO CLOSED
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Members Pages

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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