合気道 Aikido Classes at Elevated Martial Arts

Traditional Aikido

Starting June 6th, Saturdays 10:00 to 11:30 am.

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Taught by Jeremy Nelson

Jeremy Nelson started practicing Aikido in 1997 under Knut Bauer Shihan at Central Illinois Aikikai, from there he trained in Salt Lake City before moving to Gunnison Colorado and started training under Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, of Boulder Aikikai. In 2010 he moved to Colorado Springs and was an active member of Pikes Peak Aikido.

In 2023 he moved to Pacifica, California and was a member of Aikido Institute of San Francisco until moving back to Colorado in 2025. He has attended many seminars over the years by such Aikido Shihans as Mitsugi Saotome Sensei, Christian Tissier Sensei, and Frank Doran Sensei. His current rank is Sandan (3rd degree black belt).

Coming Fall 2026

Aikido Fundamentals

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm

  • Curriculum includes basic ki techniques of Shimbokukai inspired by Internal Aikido
  • Gi required, hakama encouraged but not required for yudansha

No-Gi Aikido

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm

  • Internal Aikido with Weapons
  • Rash guard and shorts/training pants required