Want to start training?

  Adult Beginners Course Starts Thursday 12th April 2012

  The 8 lesson course will cover both basic Tai Justsu (hand to hand) and Bukki   Waza (weapons) techniques and the dates are as follows:

  Tai Jutsu: Thursdays April 12th, 19th & 26th, May 3rd

  Bukki Waza: Mondays April 16th, 23rd & 30th, May 14th

  The cost of the beginners course is £60 and this includes club membership   and insurance   purchased by the British Aikido Board. Once you have completed   the introductory lessons you simply pay the monthly membership fee.

  For more information and to register please contact Ray Gardiner Sensei

  Please note that beginners are expected to attend weapons classes on Mondays   as Iwama weapons are integral to our style and students will not progress   through the ranks without them.

   What else do you need to know?

   • You must be 18 or over.
   • You should wear loose clothing (e.g. T shirt and tracksuit bottoms) that you don't      mind being stretched or pulled.
   • You must remove all jewellery. If an item can't be removed, it must be covered      with sticking tape.
   • Finger and toe nails need to be kept short and long hair tied up.
   • It would be sensible NOT to eat a meal just before you train
   • We do not recommend that you wear eye glasses. If you need to, we do not      accept responsibility for damage to them. Please ensure they are safe to use for      sport. Also please ensure you have a spare pair to use for driving, just in case      they are damaged during a class.
   • Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol won't be allowed to train.
   • You have to tell your teacher about any medical conditions that might affect your      ability to train or exercise. If the teacher has concerns about your ability to train,      you may be asked to obtain a doctor's permission before continuing.
   • For your safety, you must do exactly what your teacher instructs.