AHAN NIPPON KAN AIKIDO
Aikido focuses on conflict resolution rather than overpowering your partner. Instead of meeting force with force, we blend and redirect an attacker’s energy reducing unnecessary harm. Aikido, like yoga, strengthens the brain–body connection by requiring focused awareness of movement, breath, body, and balance. Just as yoga links posture and breath to cultivate mindfulness, aikido links motion and intention, fostering a deeper integration of mind and body in action. Aikido also provides excellent cardiovascular exercise. The movements, footwork, and practice of throws and rolls keep the body in constant motion, elevating the heart rate the same as other aerobic workouts. By combining awareness and coordination, aikido builds stamina and endurance while strengthening the brain–body connection—making it energizing and mindful.
Nippon Kan is the largest Aikido dojo in the Rocky Mountain region. The school was founded in 1978 by Gaku Homma Sensei, who was a student of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, as well as other high-ranking instructors, at the Iwama dojo in Japan. Homma Sensei was the last official uchideshi (live-in student) at Iwama dojo and is the best testimonial to the founder’s private life at Iwama during the last years of his life. After the founder’s death, Homma Sensei moved to the United States and opened his independent dojo. Homma Sensei is the creator of Nippon Kan’s unique teaching method that combines kenjutsu (sword techniques) and jojutsu (staff techniques) with taijitsu (open hand techniques).
Nippon Kan is the largest Aikido dojo in the Rocky Mountain region. The school was founded in 1978 by Gaku Homma Sensei, who was a student of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, as well as other high-ranking instructors, at the Iwama dojo in Japan. Homma Sensei was the last official uchideshi (live-in student) at Iwama dojo and is the best testimonial to the founder’s private life at Iwama during the last years of his life. After the founder’s death, Homma Sensei moved to the United States and opened his independent dojo. Homma Sensei is the creator of Nippon Kan’s unique teaching method that combines kenjutsu (sword techniques) and jojutsu (staff techniques) with taijitsu (open hand techniques).
Aikido Nippon Kan (aka the Dojo)
Since 1978 in Denver, CO
Recruiting New Beginners Class Members!
Beginners Class Schedule
Beginners class fees are $60 (Cash or Check Please) for the full course
Monthly dues after are $60/month (Cash or Check Please).
**Note: No classes will be held on Holidays
Taijutsu (Empty-Hand Techniques) Classes
Twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) at 5:45 PM for 6 weeks / 12 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
B12 8/25/2026 10/1/2026
B13 9/15/2026 10/22/2026
B14 10/6/2026 11/12/2026
B15 10/27/2026 12/3/2026
B16 11/17/2026 12/22/2026 (abbreviated for holidays, make up classes available)
Weapons Classes (Bokken & Jo)
Once a week on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM for 6 weeks / 6 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
W12 8/26/2026 9/30/2026
W13 9/16/2026 10/21/2026
W14 10/7/2026 11/11/2026
W15 10/28/2026 12/2/2026
W16 11/18/2026 12/23/2026
Morning Classes
Once a week on Saturdays at 9:00 AM for 6 weeks / 6 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
M12 8/29/2026 10/3/2026
M13 9/19/2026 10/24/2026
M14 10/10/2026 11/14/2026
M15 10/31/2026 12/5/2026
M16 11/21/2026 12/19/2026 (abbreviated for holidays, make up classes available)
Youth Classes
Youth Classes (Ages 7 to 15)
Once a week on Saturdays
Advanced Youth Class: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
All Levels Youth Class: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Students may join the All Levels Youth Class at any time. Fees are $25/month per child (Cash or Check Please), no contract or uniform required.
Drop in Practice
Have experience with aikido and want to join a few classes? Mat fees are only $10, drop in any time!
Beginners class fees are $60 (Cash or Check Please) for the full course
Monthly dues after are $60/month (Cash or Check Please).
**Note: No classes will be held on Holidays
Taijutsu (Empty-Hand Techniques) Classes
Twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) at 5:45 PM for 6 weeks / 12 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
B12 8/25/2026 10/1/2026
B13 9/15/2026 10/22/2026
B14 10/6/2026 11/12/2026
B15 10/27/2026 12/3/2026
B16 11/17/2026 12/22/2026 (abbreviated for holidays, make up classes available)
Weapons Classes (Bokken & Jo)
Once a week on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM for 6 weeks / 6 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
W12 8/26/2026 9/30/2026
W13 9/16/2026 10/21/2026
W14 10/7/2026 11/11/2026
W15 10/28/2026 12/2/2026
W16 11/18/2026 12/23/2026
Morning Classes
Once a week on Saturdays at 9:00 AM for 6 weeks / 6 classes total
Class Start Date End Date
M12 8/29/2026 10/3/2026
M13 9/19/2026 10/24/2026
M14 10/10/2026 11/14/2026
M15 10/31/2026 12/5/2026
M16 11/21/2026 12/19/2026 (abbreviated for holidays, make up classes available)
Youth Classes
Youth Classes (Ages 7 to 15)
Once a week on Saturdays
Advanced Youth Class: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
All Levels Youth Class: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Students may join the All Levels Youth Class at any time. Fees are $25/month per child (Cash or Check Please), no contract or uniform required.
Drop in Practice
Have experience with aikido and want to join a few classes? Mat fees are only $10, drop in any time!
Frequently Asked Questions
“What is Nippon Kan Aikido?”
Since 1978, we have accumulated collective experiences and numerous achievements in training over 25,000 students and over 200 instructors, including many instructors who have completed our Dojo’s live-in students training program.
“How do I get started?”
Please arrive at our Dojo 5 minutes before the start of practice time. We do have a 15 minute grace period if students are running late, but we do encourage people to arrive as close to 5:45 as possible.
“Where is the Dojo located?”
Address: 1365 Osage Street, Denver, Colorado
Next to DOMO Japanese Restaurant, one block South of W. Colfax Avenue and Osage Street.
“How much does it cost?”
$60 per beginners class session, then after that $60 per month per person. No-contract; $60/month membership is for all available classes.
“What should I wear to participate in a class?”
Please wear comfortable seasonally appropriate workout clothes (Martial art uniforms are not required.)
“What about training? I’ve never taken up Aikido. I don’t know what to expect.”
In addition to the Lead Instructor, there are several other instructors, each with over 10 years of training experience in Aikido, who will provide thorough instructions and guidance as your training partner.
Please feel free to send us any other questions.
Email: [email protected]
“What is Nippon Kan Aikido?”
Since 1978, we have accumulated collective experiences and numerous achievements in training over 25,000 students and over 200 instructors, including many instructors who have completed our Dojo’s live-in students training program.
“How do I get started?”
Please arrive at our Dojo 5 minutes before the start of practice time. We do have a 15 minute grace period if students are running late, but we do encourage people to arrive as close to 5:45 as possible.
“Where is the Dojo located?”
Address: 1365 Osage Street, Denver, Colorado
Next to DOMO Japanese Restaurant, one block South of W. Colfax Avenue and Osage Street.
“How much does it cost?”
$60 per beginners class session, then after that $60 per month per person. No-contract; $60/month membership is for all available classes.
“What should I wear to participate in a class?”
Please wear comfortable seasonally appropriate workout clothes (Martial art uniforms are not required.)
“What about training? I’ve never taken up Aikido. I don’t know what to expect.”
In addition to the Lead Instructor, there are several other instructors, each with over 10 years of training experience in Aikido, who will provide thorough instructions and guidance as your training partner.
Please feel free to send us any other questions.
Email: [email protected]
Contact Us
We are located at 1365 Osage St. in Denver Colorado (One block south of the Auraria Campus).
For questions or inquires, please email [email protected].
To view our previous website, including writings by our founder Homma Kancho please click HERE.
We are located at 1365 Osage St. in Denver Colorado (One block south of the Auraria Campus).
For questions or inquires, please email [email protected].
To view our previous website, including writings by our founder Homma Kancho please click HERE.