Next beginner's course: 17th April
dates of next 4 beginner's
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The 'Beginner's Introduction to Aikido' is a 6 week course that runs on Thursdays between 8pm & 9.30pm. It will provide you with a realistic opportunity to experience aikido as well as providing a good grounding for continued training.
In addition to forming the basis of your training, it also offers you the chance to train with other newcomers & make new friends, which has proven to be very useful when starting (& continuing) on the path of aikido.
By signing up for the 'Beginner's Introduction to Aikido' you are signing up to a 6 week course. Refunds cannot be given for classes that are missed, sorry.
The 'Beginner's Introduction to Aikido' course costs £40* & all beginners will receive a copy of our 'Introduction to Iwama Aikido' DVD to help kick-start their training.
Pay for your 'Beginner's Introduction to Aikido' online to secure your place.
Beginner's classes run alongside the normal class. After an initial warm-up, the sensei (teacher) demonstrates techniques to the class who then partner up & practice those technique. Aikido is not competitive. You work with a partner to develop an understanding of the movements, both how it feels to perform & to receive the techniques (see photos from an aikido lesson).
Be sure to advise the teacher of any medical problems, injuries or physical limitations which should be considered for your own safety and that of the other students.
The 'Beginner's Introduction to Aikido' covers:
You should wear light but reasonably robust clothing, such as a sweat shirt & jogging bottoms. No jewellery.
We train in bare feet but footwear should be worn whilst off the mats to avoid bringing dirt onto the training area.
A karate or judo-gi (the familiar white costumes worn during training) can be purchased later if you decide to continue your aikido training.
Beginner's are always welcome & if you're interested in trying some aikido classes but can't wait for (or simply can't make) the next beginner's course then you can take advantage of our '4 Lesson Trial' at a time that suits you.
A '4 Class Trial' costs £30* & offers you the chance to attend 4 of our regular aikido classes on Tuesday or Thursdays evenings so you can try aikido for yourself.
You can pay for your '4 Class Trial' online.
At the end of your 6 week course (or 4 Class Trial) you will need to decide whether you'd like to continue with your aikido training or not. If you do wish to continue you will need become a member of the club. Membership costs £30 p.a. (inc. insurance).
If you're not sure whether you'd like to try aikido or not then why not come along & watch a class before you commit to parting with you hard earned? you may also find our introduction to Aikido & Reading Zenshin Aikido Club document useful.
* All fees must be paid in advance (either online or before your first class). If you have not paid then you will be unable to train.
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