Free Beginners Classes - Start Wednesday 1st February

We're offering you the chance to try aikido for free.

If you're 18 or over, and would like to start training with other beginners, then these introductory classes may be ideal for you.

What?

The classes cover the key concepts of aikido:

• balance
• timing
• angles
• blending with your attacker.

We introduce some basic taijutsu (body) techniques, show you the main training exercises for bukiwaza (weapons) training and explain dojo etiquette and how to train safely.

You don't need any special equipment, just some loose clothing that you don't mind being stretched. We'll provide any other equipment you need.

When?

The course consists of 4 body classes plus 1 weapons class.

The taijutusu (body) classes are on the following four Wednesday evenings:

• 1st February, 8th February, 15th February, 22nd February

at the John Henry Newman Leisure Centre (look here for a map) between 8.00pm and 9.30pm.

The bukiwaza (weapons) class is on the following Tuesday evening:

• 21st February

at the Martins Wood Primary School (look here for a map) between 7.15pm and 8.30pm.

 

How much?

You have the chance to try aikido and see whether you like it completely free of charge.

We do not charge for the classes.

For insurance purposes, we have to ask you to complete a membership application to join the British Aikido Board (BAB). We ask you to pay a discounted £15 deposit for that membership at your first class.  If you decide to stop training after your first or second class, we return the money to you and cancel your membership application. You are under no obligation to complete the course. If you want to carry on training after the second class, we submit your application and fee to our aikido association for processing and you then become a  student member of the BAB.  

What next?

Space on the course is strictly limited, so places should be reserved.

To save a place, just contact us with your name and details.

We look forward to seeing you on the mat.