Our Dojo:
Aikido Miami was founded in 2000 by Sensei Guillermo Gomez in Coconut Grove, Florida, and is a member of Aikido International Club.



At Aikido Miami, you will be trained to think on your feet, to improvise rather than to adhere to a rigid game plan. Likewise, to see and think in an unconventional, nonlinear fashion, in order to be able to enter, at will, a heightened state of calm awareness that will allow you to function at your peak.

Class Schedule for Adults:
  • Monday        6:00-7:00pm
  • Wednesday  6:00-7:00pm
  • Friday           6:00-7:00pm

Class Schedule for Children:
  • Monday        5:00-5:45pm
  • Wednesday  5:00-5:45pm

Some of the Benefits of practicing Aikido are:
  • Improves posture, balance and physical appearance
  • Increases cardiovascular capacity
  • Enhances energy, focus and awareness
  • Promotes health and relieves stress
  • Increases flexibility, coordination and agility
  • Increases blood oxygen level
  • Improves circulation
  • Reduces body fat
  • Increases speed and range of motion
  • Helps clear cholesterol buildup
  • Provides a sense of connectedness and peace of mind




Aikido Kids Classes (Ages 7-12)

Aikido (a term made of three Japanese words: Harmony (AI), energy (KI) and the way (DO) is a wonderful martial arts practice for children, because is a non-aggressive and non-competitive form of self-defense, that helps children build physical fitness, body awareness, balance, coordination, mental focus and respect.

Training at the Dojo is a partner practice, which means children will be building respectful and cooperative relationships between each other and their teacher.  Also, Aikido is a non-competitive martial art form, and children must work together as a group in order to progress in level and ability.
 
At Aikido Miami, students learn lessons for in and out of the dojo, gaining a self-knowledge and ways to re-direct their own minds and energies into a positive and peaceful direction.


Dojo Etiquette

  • 1.     Shoes are to be removed when approaching the mat (Tatami).
  • 2.     When entering and leaving the Dojo, bow in the direction of the altar (Kamiza).
  • 3.     Hands and feet most be cleaned prior to stepping on the Tatami.
  • 4.     Students should sit (Seiza) at least 5 minutes before the class begins.
  • 5.     All together bow to O’ Sensei’s altar, then to Sensei, formally opening the class.
  • 6.     Students must stand outside the tatami for Sensei’s permission when arriving late.
  • 7.     While sitting never turn your back to the Kamiza.
  • 8.     When approaching the Sensei, bow first and at the end.
  • 9.     Never yell out “Sensei”. Instead, go up to him and bow.
  • 10.  Keep talking on the mat to an absolute minimum. Aikido is experience.
  • 11.  Do not lean against the Dojo walls.
  • 12.  Always sit with correct posture..
  • 13.  Always keep your uniform (Gi) clean and in good shape.
  • 14.  Remove rings, watches, earrings or any type of jewelry before class.
  • 15.  Do not bring food, gum or alcoholic beverages into the Dojo.
  • 16.  Keep your finger and toenails cut short.
  • 17.  Always use respecful language in the Dojo.
  • 19.  Respect those with more experience.
  • 18.  Bow to your partner at the beginning and end of each exercise.
  • 19.  At the end of class, students wait until Sensei leaves before getting up from Seiza.
  • 20.  Clean Dojo and tatami after each practice.

Test Requirements


6th Kyu (45 days)
  1. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Ikkyo (omote & ura)
  2. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Sankyo
  3. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Kotegaeshi (omote & ura)
  4. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Iriminague
  5. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Shihonague (omote & ura)
  6. Katatetori Ai-Hanmi Ude-Kiminague

5th Kyu  (60 days after previous test)
  1. Shomenuchi Ikkyo (omote & ura)
  2. Shomenuchi Iriminage
  3. Katatetori Shihonage (omote & ura)
  4. Ryotetori Tenchinage
  5. Tsuki Kotegaeshi
  6. Ushiro Tekubitori Kotegaeshi
  7. Morotetori Kokyuho

4th Kyu  (80 days after previous test)
  1. Shomenuchi Nikkyo (omote & ura)
  2. Yokomenuchi Shihonage (omote & ura)
  3. Tsuki Iriminage
  4. Ushiro Tekubitori Sankyo (omote & ura)
  5. Ushiro Ryokatatori Kotegaeshi
  6. Suwari waza Shomenuchi Ikkyo
  7. Suwari waza Katatori Nikkyo (omote & ura)
  8. Suwari waza Katatori Sankyo

3rd Kyu  (100 days after previous test)
  1. Yokomenuchi Iriminage (2 ways)
  2. Yokomenuchi Kotegaeshi
  3. Tsuki Kaitennage (uchi & soto)
  4. Ushiro Ryokatatori Sankyo (omote & ura)
  5. Morotetori Iriminage (2 ways)
  6. Shomenuchi Sankyo (omote & ura)
  7. Suwari waza Shomenuchi Iriminage
  8. Suwari waza Shomenuchi Nikkyo (omote & ura)
  9. Hanmi handachi Katatetori Shihonage
  10. Hanmi handachi Katatetori Kaitennage (uchi & soto mawari)

2nd Kyu  (200 days after previous test)
  1. Shomenuchi Shihonage
  2. Shomenuchi Kaitennage
  3. Yokomenuchi Gokyo
  4. Ushiro Tekubitori Shihonage
  5. Ushiro Tekubitori Jujinage
  6. Ushiro Kubishime Koshinage
  7. Morotetori Nikkyo
  8. Hanmi handanchi Shomenuchi Iriminage
  9. Hanmi handanchi Katatetori Nikkyo
  10. Hanmi handanchi Yokomenuchi Kotegaeshi
  11. Randori: 2 attackers
EXTRAS:
  1. Jo Kata (13 Moves)
  2. Jo Tori Kokyunages

1st Kyu  (300 days after previous test)
  1. Katatori menuchi - 5 techniques
  2. Yokomenuchi - 5 techniques
  3. Morotetori - 5 techniques
  4. Shomenuchi - 5 techniques
  5. Ryotetori - 5 techniques
  6. Koshinage - 5 techniques
  7. Hanmi handachi Ushiro Waza - 5 techniques
  8. Tantotori
  9. Randori: 3 attackers
EXTRAS:
  1. Bokken (7 Suburis)
  2. Jo Tori Ju waza

Sho-Dan (Black Belt)  (400 days after previous test)
  1. All of 1-st kyu requirements
  2. Tachitori
  3. Jotori
  4. Henka Waza
  5. Jo Kata
  6. Boken Suburis
  7. Tantotori
  8. Randori: 4 attackers