First - Try a class for free
You don’t need any previous experience or skill. If you can comfortably climb a flight of stairs you are fit enough to practice. All you need are comfortable clothes like T-shirt and track pants, and a willingness to try something new and exciting. Aikido Auckland has a very welcoming atmosphere and everyone is keen to support new members.
Aikido classes are 90 minutes long and consist of basic weapons exercises, instruction in falling safely, body movement drills, and practice of techniques with a partner who can assist you when you are uncertain. Practice is not a competition. Partners work together, respecting each others skills and challenges, to grow in aikido.
The class ends with a breathing exercise and you will have an opportunity to talk with the teacher, ask questions, and decide on how to best get started in training at Aikido Auckland.
Book your FREE class here.
Next - Join a Beginners' Cycle
4 Week Beginners' Cycle
Aikido training culture - how to be someone in the know
Falling safely - meeting the ground with grace
Posture and movement - moving with relaxation, grace and power
Sword and staff exercises - tools for training at home
Unarmed defense - throwing someone else's weight around
Cycle Structure:
Starts Tuesday 7th July 2009 at 6:15 p.m. (be at dojo by 5:50 if possible as the class is preceded by a 15 minute warm up starting at 6:00)
Four week course (7 ~ 30 July)
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Cost
$67 which includes a study manual
To book your place fill out the enrolment form and mail it with a cheque to:
Aikido Auckland, 110D St Lukes Rd, St Lukes, Auckland.
Alternatively you can pay electronically by requesting payment details by E-mail.
Or - Start straight away as a full member
You may prefer to go straight into regular classes without attending a Beginners' Cycle. Many of our members start this way and progress very well. Joining straight away as a full member gives you the flexibility of attending any and all of the aikido classes on the timetable, including weapons classes, for your monthly fee. Because Aikido Auckland does not charge membership fees we do ask you to commit to two months of aikido pracitce by paying two months fees in advance.
Click here for a printable enrollment form.
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