AIKIDO DERBY 2017
Where is the DOJO?
Our
main
Dojo
is
based
at
DMAC,
34
The
Strand,
Derby,
DE1
1BE.
For
a
map,
and
other
Dojo,
please
see
the
CLASSES
page
Is there Parking available?
There
are
parking
spaces
outside
and
nearby
to
the
Dojo,
but
we
are
based
in
the
City
Centre,
so
spaces
are
limited.
There
are 2 multi storey car parks very close by
What are the fees for training?
The
mat
fees
vary
from
club
to
club,
but
are
generally
between
£5-6
for
Adults,
£3-4
for
Children.
There
is
an
annual
membership
and
insurance,
which
is
required
within
the
first
couple
of
lessons,
the
fees
for
theses
are
£25
-
adult/student
and
£18
-
children.
There
are
various
pieces
of
equipment
required
for
training,
including
Bokken
and
Jo,
but
Beginners
only
need
a
Keikogi
(white
uniform)
which
all
Aikidoka
wear.
These
prices
vary,
depending
on
type/size/etc.
We
get
the
majority
of
our
equipment
from
Nine
Circles.
If
you
order
through
the
club
we
can
cut
down
on
the
postage
costs.
Please
speak
to
your
Sensei for more information
Do you give FREE Lessons?
Straight answer, NO. The time spent on Beginner’s during a lesson is more than is required by someone who trains week in,
week out, and pays for their mat fees. It is simply unfair to offer free classes to anyone else, when the core of the club have to
I am a beginner, what do I wear for training?
If
you
are
a
Beginner,
and
have
no
KEIKOGI
(the
white
uniform
worn
when
practicing
Aikido),
please
wear
something
comfortable to train in such as Tracksuit bottoms and T-Shirt/Hoodie. Do not wear Jewellery or watches, etc during training
I have never done a Martial Art before, will I be able to do Aikido, and how long will it take to get my Black Belt?
Because
Aikido
involves
training
with
other
people,
of
varying
levels
and
strengths/sizes
it
is
suitable
for
most
people.
If
you
have
not
done
any
other
Martial
Art,
this
can
be
good
as
most
other
Martial
Arts
rely
on
Strength,
whereas
Aikido
works
on
movement.
As
with
most
things
in
life,
GOOD
PRACTICE
makes
PERFECT,
and
you
get
out
of
Aikido
what
you
put
in.
If
you
train regular and want to progress, you will do, although it can take upto 8 years to receive Yudansha (your Black Belt).
I am not as healthy as I would like, will Aikido help me become healthier/fitter?
Aikido
involves
lots
of
movement,
including
making
Ukemi
(breakfalls)
and
getting
up
and
down
of
the
floor.
The
more
you
put
in
to
your
practice,
the
more
you
will
be
active,
this
will
help.
If
you
are
suffering
any
injuries
(ie.
back
pain,
old
injuries,
arthritis,etc)
you
will
be
required
to
get
a
Dr
to
give
permission
to
train
(in
writing)
as
this
can
exacerbate
the
condition.
Many
people
who
have
medical
conditions,
such
as
asthma,
COPD,
etc
are
able
to
train
as
long
as
these
are
kept
under
control.
Please speak to your Dr if you are unsure.
Do you do Private Classes?
With the possible cost implications: Hire of Room, Paying for the Sensei’s time, paying for the time of a student with a grounding in Aikido
to be able to be used to demonstrate on and practice with, it simply is not cost effective. The way we do classes, it does not matter what
level you are. We are ALL there to LEARN, and train together. A Beginner will not be expected to perform technique to the same level as
a Senior Grade, and certainly would not be expected to receive Technique like a Senior Grade
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