• February 19-21
  East Coast Bridge Seminar
  Orlando, Florida
  Instructors: F. Takahashi, C. Takeguchi, G. O’Connor, D. Hooker, J. Messores, T. Jones
  
  
• March 6
  ACNJ Bokken & Jo Intensive
  ACNJ-East Hanover dojo
  Instructor: G. O’Connor
  
  
• April 16-18
  Amsterdam Bridge Seminar
  Featuring: C. Tissier, H. Ikeda
  
  
• April 19-27
  Tissier Circle Easter Camp
  Featuring: C. Tissier
  
  
• May 15-16
  ACNJ Spring Seminar & Testing
  ACNJ-East Hanover dojo
  Instructors: Clyde Takeguchi, G. O’Connor
  
  
• May 21-23
  Frank Doran at Aikido of Arlington
  Arlington, Virginia
  
  
• June 9-13
  Aikido Project
  Suginami Aikikai, San Francisco, CA
  Instructors: C. Tissier, B. Bookman, J. Friedman
  
  
• June 13-19
  Aiki Retreat
  Menlo Park, CA
  Instructors: F. Doran, R. Nadeau, H. Ikeda, M. Heiny
  
• October 1-3
  ACNJ's International Aikido Friendship Seminar
  at ACNJ headquarters dojo in East Hanover
  Instructors: Jorge Rojo (Chile), Nelson Requena (Venezuela), Wilko Vriesman (Holland),  Daniel Lance (France) along with host Aikido Centers of New Jersey Dojo-cho Greg O’Connor (USA) 
  
  

Beginners - Falling is not necessary in any of our Aikido classes
Members may also enjoy any of our regular aikido classes without the need to take any falls. Participants can still learn and enjoy the valuable aspects of Aikido training that concentrates on centering, posture, breathing as well as partner blending, controlling and neutralizing techniques.
If desired, introductions to basic falling methods are done safely, comfortably and at each individual's personal pace.

Beginners - Aikido Basics covered in all of our Aikido Classes
All of our aikido classes are adaptable for beginners and cover everything that the new student needs to start safe, comfortable and effective Aikido practice including: Dojo Etiquette & Terminology, Warm-ups & Exercises, Breathing & Posture, Basic Movement & Blending, Basic Falling & Basic Techniques.Beginners are always helped at their own pace and comfort level.