Modern Japanese martial training emphasizing body movement and momentum rather than punches and kicks. The course teaches blocking, rolling, locking, and throwing movements that help students learn to control the force of an opponent.
Location
SDC Fitness Studio
Activity Level
Moderate to high
Special Requirements
Uniforms are required and are available for purchase for $35 on the first day of class. For more information, contact Mark at mjcampbe@mtu.edu.
Spring 2026
New Registration System Launching Spring!
We’re upgrading to a new recreation program registration system to better support youth and adult programs!
Important for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for any youth programs (like swim or youth sports), you'll need to:
1. Create your account *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
2. Add your children as your affiliates (with their date of birth)
3. Register your child through their affiliate profile (profile options in top right corner), not your own, for any program with an age requirement
This ensures accurate participant info and correct age group placement.
Create your accounts early to be ready!
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Additional information on how to create your child's affiliate account can be found here.
Registration and payment can be completed online, or at the SDC Ticket Office. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign waiver of liability and concussion awareness forms for all youth classes.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
All program participants are required to consent to the MTU Athletics & Recreation Liability Waiver and Concussion Awareness Form at time of registration.
Spring 2026 Session 1: January 5 - February 20
Registration opens December 9, 8:00 am.
Registration closes December 29, 11:59 pm..
Days/Times
Cost
Session 1: $87
No day passes. NOT included in the HuskiesFit Group Fitness Semester Pass.
Spring 2026 Session 2: March 9 - April 17
No class April 10.
Registration opens February 2, 8:00 am.
Registration closes March 2, 11:59 pm.
Days/Times
Cost
Session 2: $70
No day passes. NOT included in the HuskiesFit Group Fitness Semester Pass.
About the Instructor
Mark Campbell-Olszewski is the coordinator of the Aikido program at Michigan Tech. He has studied Aikido under Mitsugi Saotome Sensei for over 26 years and holds the rank of 5th-degree black belt. He received his master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1983. Mark considers Aikido a perfect blend of his two passions—martial arts and psychology—and considers himself privileged to teach these principles to community children and adults.
The Aikido program at Michigan Tech is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) an international organization under the umbrella of the Aikikai Foundation, Aikido World Headquarters.
Email: mjcampbe@mtu.edu
