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About Aikido

Aikido is a traditional Martial art that teaches how to subdue even a much larger aggressor using minimum effort. Aikido practice promotes self-discipline, confidence, awareness, compassion and fitness in a structured, safe and fun environment.

As a non-violent Japanese Martial Art; Aikido is a great way to help children learn to defend themselves, learn about cooperation and foster great social skills.

Our program focuses on helping practitioners to use their minds and bodies to neutralize conflict by developing awareness of how humans think and move and by maintaining a balanced and centered position. 

There are no competitions in Aikido: all practice is cooperative, with each participant working on the development of their skills while helping their partner do the same.


Meet the Directors
We are a husband and wife team who have studied with David Halprin Sensei for over a decade.  (Elisa has been his student for 18 years)

Elisa Beebe (3rd Degree Black Belt)
Elisa has been a speech and language pathologist in the Wellesley School district for 15 years. She took a one year sabbatical to get a second masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2010.

David Beebe (3rd Degree Black Belt)
David Beebe is a middle school teacher in Framingham.  He is licensed to teach P.E. Health and Wellness and Engineering.  


Our Dojo is located at 26 Summer Street, Natick, MA:

​Framingham Aikikai is offering a monthly Introductory Youth Aikido Course for kids.


  • This course is meant for kids age 6 - 12​ (focused 5-year-olds can visit and observe).

  • The course consists of 4 classes taking place on Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am/Sundays 11:30 - 12:30 pm

  • The classes are held at our Dojo (26 Summer Street, Natick, MA)

  • The course costs $50 the first month and $60 thereafter.​

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Four-class martial art course for $50, 6 person limit, offered monthly!

INTRODUCTORY YOUTH AIKIDO COURSE

This program is limited to 6 students. To reserve a spot, please fill out the form below. In the event the class fills up we will put you on a waiting list, ensure you have a spot in the following month's session or refund your payment. 

QUESTIONS?

​Please contact us at framinghamaikikai@gmail.com