Start With a Free Week of Aikido
Seven days. Unlimited classes. No contract, no uniform, no experience needed. Pick a class below and your free week starts on the date you choose.
Everything You Get in Your Free Trial Week
Seven Full Days
Not one class — a full week. Come to every session in your program and see how training feels when it becomes routine.
One-on-One Welcome
Kaicho or Tony personally walks every new student through the first fall, the first stance and dojo etiquette.
Zero Pressure
No contract to sign, no card on file, no hard sell at the end. If it’s a fit, we’ll show you the membership options. If not, no hard feelings.
What to Bring & What to Expect on Day One
- Wear: t-shirt and athletic pants or sweatpants. No jewelry. Bare feet on the mat.
- Bring: water, and a parent or guardian for students under 18 (a quick waiver).
- Arrive: 10 minutes early so we can introduce you before class starts.
- Find us: 2364 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601 — Springs Rd, near the Walmart, northeast Hickory.
- Nervous? Totally normal. Every black belt in the room had a first day too.
Free Trial Questions, Answered
Is the free week really free?
Yes. Seven days of unlimited classes in your program at zero cost. No credit card, no contract, no obligation to join afterward.
Do I need a uniform (gi) for the trial?
No. Wear a t-shirt and athletic pants or sweatpants. You train barefoot on the mat. If you decide to join, we’ll help you get a gi.
Can my child and I both do a free week?
Absolutely — every new student gets one, and families often start together. Book each person separately or call us and we’ll set it up in one step.
What happens on the first day?
Arrive 10 minutes early, meet Kaicho or Tony, sign a short waiver, and join the class. You’ll learn how to fall safely, a basic stance and your first technique. Parents are welcome to watch from the lobby.
Is there an age limit?
Kids start at 4 in Lil Samurai. There is no upper age limit for adults — Aikido is practiced into the seventies and beyond because it relies on technique, not strength.
What if we can’t make the scheduled time?
Just call or text (704) 775-3401. We’ll move your first class to any session in your program.
Families Who Started With a Free Week
“It's the perfect program for children who are neurodivergent. Giving them confidence, learning a skill set to protect themselves, and teaching them they can do this!”
“Our 14 and 9 year old boys' first day at Aikido was amazing! The instructor is fantastic with the kids and very knowledgeable, and everyone there is so welcoming and helpful.”
“Miss Keely and Mr. Pete have always been incredible and loving with my son when his anxiety got the best of him.”
Still Deciding? Just Call Us.
Kaicho would rather talk to you for five minutes than have you wonder. Call or text (704) 775-3401 and we’ll find the right class for your family.
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