* Hakama Kai is held on the first Monday of each month from 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. On other Mondays, the 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. class is for advanced students.
Beginners Classes
Beginning Aikido classes at Nippon Kan are specially designed for beginning students with a carefully developed curriculum. Nippon Kan offers classes for beginning students
starting every other month, with 24 sessions held per year. Over 10,000 students have participated in the Nippon Kan beginner class program. Even non-affiliated instructors in other Denver
area dojos have received their Aikido training through Nippon Kans beginning class program. More…
Next Beginner Class Sessions:
| Days |
Time |
Session Begins |
| Mon & Wed |
6:30pm - 7:45pm |
8/18/08 |
| Tue & Thurs |
6:30pm - 7:45pm |
8/19/08 |
| Sat & Sun |
8:30 - 9:45am |
8/23/08 |
| Tue & Thurs |
7:45pm-9:00pm |
9/2/08 |
| Days |
Time |
Session Begins |
| Mon & Wed |
6:30pm - 7:45pm |
10/13/08 |
| Tue & Thurs |
6:30pm - 7:45pm |
10/14/08 |
| Sat & Sun |
8:30 - 9:45am |
10/18/08 |
| Tue & Thurs |
7:45pm-9:00pm |
10/28/08 |
The fee for the six-week, 12-class session is $55.
How to Register
- Register by regular mail.
Download registration form (Adobe
Acrobat Reader required)
and send to Aikido Nippon Kan at:
1365 Osage Street
Denver Colorado, 80204
- Register in person.
Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes before class begins to
register in person.
- Class fees of $55.00 may be paid in cash
or by check. (credit cards not accepted). Class fees
must be paid in full at the time of registration. Valid Identification
is also required for class registration.
You must be 16 years of age or older to attend
the beginners class.
General Classes
Once you have finished your beginners’ class you are eligible to join as a regular Nippon Kan member. Nippon Kan offers general classes for regular members throughout
the week. Our general instructor staff is highly trained and experienced, offering a variety of teaching style. Advanced classes and weapons class are also offered on a qualified basis. Transfer
students are always welcome. More…
Special Classes
Technical Expert Class
 Instructed by Nippon Kan Chief Technical Instructor, Jeremy Olive Sensei, this popular class offers Nippon Kan’s most serious practice, focusing
on ukemi and technical execution. Jeremy Olive Sensei began studying Aikido at Nippon Kan in 1992. His training included 10-13 class sessions per week plus private training and one-on-one
training with uchideshi (live-in students). He also spent time training and instructing as part of Nippon Kan’s cross-cultural exchange program at Aiki Shuren Dojo under Shigeru Kawabe
Sensei in Akita, Japan (1998).
Jeremy Olive Sensei has traveled extensively with Homma Sensei as his uke, in seminars and demonstrations in the United States, Brazil, and Scotland.
He is currently Nippon Kan’s Chief Technical Instructor and holds the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt) from Nippon Kan.
Nippon
Kan Youth Program
Classes are held every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. for our younger
members from 7 to 15 years of age.
The Advanced Youth Program is held every Saturday from
11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Youth Program students who practice in the advanced class have
been personally evaluated and approved
by the instructor.
Uniforms are not required for Nippon Kan’s Youth Program classes.
Like the adult classes, there are no contracts or initiation fees. Monthly Youth Program
membership dues
are $25.00 per month. More…
Visitors
Visitors Welcome! Aikidoists of any style or affiliation is welcome to practice at Nippon Kan. Our members and staff welcome visitors and look forward to practicing with you. Please inform
the office staff upon your arrival that you are a visitor. A registration release form is required. Mat fees for one class are $7.00 ($12.00 for two consecutive classes). Visitors interested
in attending Homma Senseis classes are welcome to participate in the following classes. Homma Sensei teaches a class for students with the rank of third kyu and above every Monday evening
from 7:45 to 9:00 pm. He also teaches general classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 pm and beginning classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. Long-term
live-in study programs are also available. Please contact Nippon Kan or click here for information about the Uchideshi
Program.
Nippon Kan is conveniently located near downtown Denver and is easily accessible. See map and directions for details. Nippon Kan has many visitors every
year. Visitors are our guests and we welcome you to practice with us. We do ask that visitors refrain from teaching their own style and comply with Nippon Kan rules of courtesy.
Observers Welcome: Monday through Thursday 5:15 to 6:30 pm. Our office staff will be happy to answer questions for you upon request.
Transfer Students
Aikido students new to the area are welcome to
join Nippon Kan as a transfer student. There are no limitations
or restrictions based on former style or affiliation. If a transferring
student is interested in transferring rank, please report your
current rank to office personnel. Because rank is not determined
by testing at Nippon Kan, we ask transfer students to attend
general and beginning classes to become familiar with Nippon
Kan style, philosophy and rules of etiquette. After a period
of observation, rank transfers can be granted. In accordance
with Japanese martial art tradition, students may not transfer
into Nippon Kan if the applicant was not in good standing at
their previous dojo. Students over the rank of 3rd kyu need to
have a letter of recommendation from their previous instructor.
Official Letters of recommendation are available
for Nippon Kan members in good standing when moving out of the
area.
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