Come along and try.
First week free
"Family Membership Deal - Just £10 extra per person per month when joining with a one full membership"
(Only applicable for over 16 years of age and not in conjunction with other special offers)
Adults Beginners Course
Eight week introduction, Offer only £60
Free Gi (White training outfit), Martial Arts licence and Insurance
Whats to lose just eight weeks of commitment.
Aikido principles are based on angles of direction where circular and spiral
movements are used to redirect an opponents energy.
No strength is needed which makes Aikido suitable no matter your size or strength.
Unlike other martial arts, Aikido does not involve competitions – you will learn the
techniques through partner practice in a safe and controlled way.
If you've made a resolution to get fit and exercise or always wanted to do a Martial Art,
what better way to get started.
Course for age 18+ includes instruction and demonstration by fully qualified
black belt instructors on...
Postures and stances - Distance and timing
Methods of attack - Breakfalls and rolls
Throws and immobilisations - Bokken (wooden sword)
Jo (wooden quarterstaff) - Tanto (knife defence)
On registration, you will receive a beginners handbook containing,
info on Iwama Aikido, dojo etiquette, grading structure and useful
Japanese terms. New material will be taught each Tuesdays and Thursday
with the opportunity to practice further on Saturdays.
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.
Developing ●Self Defence ●Confidence ●Fitness
●Balance ●Posture ●Coordination ●Harmony
FAQ
I am a beginner. Do I need to purchase a Gi (White training outfit) before starting. No, It is free when paying for the course but will have to be ordered. It is quite acceptable for the first few lessons to just wear loose clothing e.g. T shirt and trainer bottoms.
I have never done Aikido before. Which is the best lesson to start on? Which ever one suits you, apart from the Saturday advanced class.Remember the more lessons you do each week the quicker you will progress.
I want to learn to defend myself. Is Aikido suitable? Definitely but you must be patient. It takes time to be proficient in any Martial Art.
Training in aikido will improve your fitness, flexibility, strength and confidence.
