Inaka Dojo

Inaka Dojo

Joining Us

Prospective members are required to watch an advanced class at the dojo and meet Whited sensei. We also encourage those with no experience in this art to try a class. Bring a sweatsuit or other clothing that allows free movement and covers your knees to one of the basic classes. If you and Whited sensei agree, you may join the dojo.

Membership dues of $50 per month are collected by the Beecher Fitness Center.

Members of Inaka Dojo are expected to maintain membership in the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), at a fee of $35 annually.

Promotions are granted through ASU and cost $35 for each kyu rank. Kyu rank promotion requirements are available before the test; eligibility to test is based on both actual time since previous promotion and training time since previous promotion. Promotions at the black belt level come from Aikikai World Headquarters.

Members of Inaka Dojo are also to abide by these rules:

Create the moral responsibility never to use aikido to do harm or to display ego.

Protect your partners from injury

Develop your mind, body and spirit first before correcting others.

Help each other at all times.

Practice harmoniously.

Respect each other's abilities and needs.