Our Dojo holds classes for adults of 18 years and above only.
Wednesday – Room 15
Class 1: 19:00 – 20:00 – Beginners class
Class 2: 20:00 – 21:00
Saturday – Room 15
Class 1: 10:00 – 11:00 – Beginners class
Class 2: 11:00 – 12:00
We also hold a special weekend course about once every two months, and the British Aikido Federation (BAF) also holds frequent weekend courses plus a Spring Course and Summer School each year (details on website). *Please bring weapons to the Saturday class if you have them.
Visiting
If you would like to practice, we would ask you to fill in a short form at the beginning of class for insurance purposes. For continued practice it is appropriate to become a member of the BAF (senior students will assist with this).
If you are visiting the UK from overseas and would like to practice you must have travel insurance that specifically covers for sport/martial arts. Please bring this proof of insurance with you when attending class.
If you do not own a training uniform please wear loose clothing such as gym bottoms and a t-shirt. Jewellery should be removed and nails (fingers and toes), where possible, kept short. When in the Dojo, follow the example of senior students. They will also be available to advise further on Dojo etiquette.
Membership
Students need to be a member of the dojo and BAF before starting to train. We regret that, at present, we cannot train people under 18 years of age. Visiting BAF / BUAF members are welcome to train without joining the dojo with proof of current membership and valid insurance. Membership fees should be paid in advance annually. Fees are non-refundable, and the dojo does not accept payment by cheque. The dojo and/or the BAF reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate membership at any time.
| Membership category | BAF Annual |
| Standard | £35 |
| Concession | £25 |
BAF membership provides personal liability insurance when practicing aikido (legal conditions apply). Concessionary rates are available to students in full-time education, people in receipt of welfare benefits and senior citizens (65+). Membership fees should be paid in advance and are non-refundable. Please note that the dojo does not accept cheques, and we reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate membership at any time.
Training
Training fees should be paid in advance by monthly standing order or per class. Fees are non-refundable, and the dojo does not accept payment by cheque.
Monthly rates allow members to attend all dojo classes in that calendar month or part thereof excluding courses. Advance payment should be made on the 1st day of each month and maintained unless special circumstances apply.
| Training rate | Per Month | Per Class |
| Standard | £90 | – |
| Concession | £70 | – |
| Introductory* | – | £15 (£10 concession) |
| BAF/BUAF Visitor | – | £25 (£15 concession) |
*The introductory rate for new aikido students is offered for only a single class. Students wishing to continue to train beyond this first class may select the “New Members Programme” which is offered at £95 (£75 concessions) and allows for 6 weeks of beginner classes only. More information is available from senior students.