Aikido: The study of harmonious power
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that explores dynamics between partners within the context of Japanese culture. The study of aikido increases flexibility, endurance, and balance. Most students find that it reduces stress and increases the ability to focus. In Aikido we strive for agatsu: the control of ourselves.
Bloomington Aikido @ Indiana University
Bloomington Aikido has a decades-long tradition of bringing this Japanese Martial Art to Indiana University students and residents of Bloomington and the surrounding communities.
Join Us!
Everyone is welcome at this dojo! Please stop by the Bill Garrett Fieldhouse, Room 095 on our training days to watch a class or jump in and try it for yourself. We pride ourselves on being welcoming and inclusive. Please join us!
Club Activation Time!
It’s that time of year again! — which means it’s time to sign your waivers for Fall 2025!
Classes begin August 25th and we need 10 signed waivers to activate our club and start training.
Please go to Safety & Waivers and sign both the IU Club Sports waiver and our own Bloomington Aikido Collective waiver.
It’s also officer and safety lead training time! Let’s get these trainings done so we can start training the first week of classes!
Club officer training:
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Friday, August 15th
11:00am, Saturday, August 23rd
6:00pm, Wednesday, August 27th
Safety lead training!
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Thursday, August 14th
1:00 - 3:00pm, Sunday, August 24th
4pm, Friday, August 29th
CPR/AED/First Aid Training!
5pm, Saturday, August 16th
4pm, Sunday, August 24th
8:00pm, Thursday, August 28th
Note: If waivers and officer and safety lead trainings are delayed until after classes start, club activation won’t happen until the 2nd week of classes.
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All trainings are held at the SRSC