Aikido is a martial art and as such, a discipline. Classes are not offered as beginner, intermediate, or advanced because there is no distinction as to proficiency or skill. The main distinction is the time spent practicing this art that incorporates and develops your mind, body and spirit. You cannot expect to learn Aikido in a few lessons or even in a year or even in 10 years of practice. Your Aikido evolves each time you get on the mat. O’Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba said “Always approach Aikido with the mind of a beginner”