Aikido of Tamalpais has been a center for the study of the Japanese martial art of aikido since its establishment in 1976. As a martial art, aikido aims to redirect an attacker's energy rather than inflict harm. Aikidoists move toward and blend with attacks, transforming them into spiral throws. Often called a defensive or non-aggressive art, its masters are among the finest martial artists in the world.
Aikido of Tamalpais was founded in 1976 by Wendy Palmer, George Leonard, and Richard Strozzi-Heckler, who received their black belts from Robert Nadeau Sensei and Frank Doran Sensei. Our dojo is located in Corte Madera, California and we regularly have students from Mill Valley, Fairfax, San Rafael, Belvedere, Larkspur and the nearby Marin area (and occasionally from SF) taking part in a variety of aikido classes.
Aikido of Tamalpais was founded in 1976 by Wendy Palmer, George Leonard, and Richard Strozzi-Heckler, who received their black belts from Robert Nadeau Sensei and Frank Doran Sensei. Our dojo is located in Corte Madera, California and we regularly have students from Mill Valley, Fairfax, San Rafael, Belvedere, Larkspur and the nearby Marin area (and occasionally from SF) taking part in a variety of aikido classes.
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Wendy is an expert at challenging people to examine techniques from a different perspective. Her classes explore Aikido principles at a high level of training as she motivates students beyond their habitual training patterns. Wendy's uncanny ability to recognize individual strengths provides a platform for finding new ways to accomplish techniques without relying on force.
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Wendy Palmer, Rokudan, began training in 1971. She was drawn to the beauty and power of aikido and recognized the practice as a path to increase empowerment and love. She is the creator of Leadership Embodiment a profound approach to personal and professional development using embodied practices. She has been teaching classes and workshops Embodiment for over thirty years.
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In order to safely train, all students are asked to follow basic rules to help ensure a safe and friendly dojo. 3. Be on time for class. If you arrive late, sit quietly in seiza on the edge of the mat until the instructor grants permission to join practice. 4. If it is necessary for you to leave the mat or dojo for any reason during class, communicate that to the instructor.
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If you are considering starting to train in aikido, you are welcome to come to any one of our classes. We encourage you to first observe a class, then speak with the instructor about your interest. Eligibility for rank testing is determined by guidelines set by Aikido Shimbokukai (our national organization) and by the Aikikai Foundation Aikido World Headquarters, International Aikido Federation.
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