12th street aikido in Sarasota is part of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, and was founded by Saotome Sensei.  Aikido classes at the Sarasota dojo are taught by Yudansha (black belt) instructors registered at the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. We ask that beginning students first observe a class before participating. ASU of Sarasota welcomes all affiliations, and visitors are always welcome. The Dojo address is:

ASU of Sarasota
2105 12th Street
Sarasota FL 34237
(941) 365-6366
questions@asusarasota.com

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The ASU handbook is generally given to the new student once he or she has signed up.  To print this yourself, see the following link.

ASU Handbook    (Adobe Acrobat Required)

Aikido is not a sport. It is a discipline, an educational process for training the mind, body and spirit. An Aikido dojo is not a gymnasium. It is the place where the way of the discipline is revealed. Physical technique is not the final objective, but a tool for personal refinement and spiritual growth. The correct attitude of respect, sincerity and modesty, and the proper atmosphere are essential to the learning process. And as Aikido is a martial way, they are essential to the safety of each individual.  Also, leave your ego at the door with your shoes.

The following class times change occasionally, so please call the dojo or check the web site for changes.  If you are a beginning student, please come to any class.  Someone will always be here to work with you, regardless of the level of the class.

 

Monday		Tim Agnew, Sensei 6:30-8:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced
Tuesday		Peewee Jones, Sensei 7:00-8:00PM Basics
Wednesday		Mike Finley, Sensei 7-8:00PM Basics
Thursday		Steve McPeck Sensei 7:00-8:15PM Intermediate/Advanced
Friday		Peewee Jones, Sensei 7:00-8:00PM Basics
Saturday	Daryl Schrader, Sensei 10-11AM Intermediate/Advanced Sensei Rotation 11-12 Advanced
Sunday		10:00AM- Open Mat