Registration for Session 20, Safe Falling Foundation Classes will open on April 17, 2026. We will only accept applications beginning April 17. Classes offered for Session 20 are listed below. Tuition for all classes is $60 for 8-week classes.

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The classes for Session 20 are subject to change: ​

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​​​​**Ahuimanu (Kaneohe) No classes until September 2026

47-332 Hui Koloa, Kaneohe, HI 96744

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​​**Higashi Hongwanji (Liliha) May 13 - July 1, 2026

1685 Alaneo Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

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Safe Falling Foundation Class, H20A 9:30 - 10:20 am

Safe Falling Foundation Class, H20B 10:30 - 11:20 am

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​​​**Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH) May 12 -June 30, 2026

2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

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Safe Falling Foundation Class, J20A 9:30 - 10:20 am

Safe Falling Foundation Class, J20B 10:30 - 11:20 am

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​**Mililani (District Park) No classes until September 2026

94-1150 Lanikuhana Avenue, Mililani, HI 96789

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Notes: 

Class Space – Space is limited and there are usually more applicants than available class spaces. We will notify you by email if space is available for you in a class.  Instructors normally respond within 3 days of your application.  Only students who have been confirmed for a class should fill out the Class Registration Forms.

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​​​​​​We will post the classes, locations, and times approximately 6 weeks before the start of each session.  We will only accept applications during the open registration period for that session.  Please check the website for more information or sign up as a Kupuna Aikido subscriber to receive our emails.

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Medical Self Certification – Some students worry about taking a Safe Falling class because of medical or physical limitations.  

• We are NOT medical professionals and are NOT qualified to say if it is safe for you to attend our classes.

• To help you decide whether or not to apply for a class, please complete the "Medical Self-Certification" form which identifies the activities and physical requirements for the classes. 

• If you have ANY concerns about the classes, please consult your doctor.​​

• Students must be able to get down and up from the practice mat to benefit from the falling classes.

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Refund Policy – When a student decides to cancel a course, it prevents Kupuna Aikido from offering the space to another student and creates administrative costs.  Therefore, the following is our refund policy. 

• Refund prior to class start date:  $20 charge

• Refund after first class:  $30 charge, no refund after the second class
• For classes less than 8 weeks long, there will be a 50% refund charge after the first class for payments that have been deposited, no refund after the second class
• Refunds due to medical emergencies will be considered by the Kupuna Aikido's Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.​​​​

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Safe Falling Presentations

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We offer live and Zoom Safe Falling Presentations.  The presentation is free to nonprofits and community groups who open the presentation to the general public.  This engaging presentation is about 45 minutes long and we believe kupuna can decrease the severity of injury from falls by applying one or two of our safe falling principles.  The presentations listed below are usually open to the general public. If you would like to attend a presentation or your group is interested hosting a presentation, please send an email request to kupuna.aikido@gmail.com  and indicate what presentation you would like to attend. Please note dates and times are subject to change. 

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May 27, Live Presentation, Latter Day Saints, Kahala - 6 pm

June 25, Live Presentation, Country Club Village Rec - 6:30 pm

September 14, Live Presentation, Moanalua Senior Club - 9:30 am

September 15, Live Presentation, Mililani Baptist Church - 9 am

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