Any adult wishing to join the Ku-ring-gai Dojo, must first complete the Aikido Beginners Course (we have separate classes for children).

WHY A SPECIAL COURSE ?

A martial art, by its very nature, contains techniques designed to harm and injure. So the aim of the Beginners Course is to teach you fundamental survival skills so that you can engage in safe Aikido practice.

Each Wednesday night from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm , a special class is conducted for new students.  Over 6 lessons, you will learn the principles of Aikido and the basics of collaborative self defence, including:

• how to stand to avoid attack
• how to use distance and movement to protect yourself from harm
• how to fall without injuring yourself
• how to “centre” to gain stability
• how to perform various hold and control techniques

INTERESTED IN STARTING?

Download the application/indemnity form, fill it in and bring it along with your payment, to your first class. 

The course fee is $60 (inc. GST) for all 6 lessons.

It is better if you can complete the course over a 6 week period, one class each week, that way the lessons from the previous week are still fresh in your mind.  But as people today have busy schedules, participants can join in for any 6 lessons on those Wednesday nights they are able to attend.

APPLICATION FORM

WHen to Start?

The Beginners Course starts on the first Wednesday of every month (except January & December). It consists of 4 weeks of special instruction and 2 weeks supervised training with the senior class.  After completing the Beginners course you are then free to join any of the senior training classes conducted each week.

The course starting dates for 2008 are:

6th February, 5th March, 2nd April, 7th May, 4th June, 2nd July, 6th August, 3rd September, 1st October and 5th November.

WHAT TO WEAR?

To start you do not need any specialist clothing or equipment. Comfortable, casual, loose fitting clothing is appropriate (such as a track suit). Long easy fitting pants (not jeans) are recommended. No shoes are required, as all practice will be conducted on special mats.

The Club can supply you with appropriate, good quality training equipment at a reasonable price. See the Equipment schedule.

WHAT NEXT?

At the conclusion of the course, you will be welcome to join our regular class to further develop through more advanced practice in both Aikido empty hand and weapon techniques. For information on our regular classes and training fees go to the Classes page.