The Lancashire Aikikai's handbook given to you when you receive your blue membership book covers history - of aikido and the Lancashire Aikikai. The handbook covers the manner and etiquette; class structure, grades, syllabus, diagrams to assist you associate names with moves, book lists, weapons etc.
Our club for a long time provided a information booklet and this has been sized down so not to duplicate the Handbook - this material can be found on this club website. So some of this material can now be viewed using the links to the left.
Grading details
Junior & Senior Students approaching their first grading in the Club - are supplied with DVD of techniques required and the format of a grading. For seniors this is not based on the present grading requirements so a 2011 project is now to put updated clips instead online.
Between gradings attendance at Aikikai general courses is required. Times shown on the syllabus are a minimum guide.
Grading fees go to the Association.
6th, 5th and 4th Kyu £3
3rd and 2nd Kyu £4
1st Kyu £5
1st Dan £15
Juniors and unwaged seniors at half the sums above.
You receive a grading feedback form and a certificate to show the grading you have acheived.
The Senior's beginner first grading requirements are shown below.
6th KYU - 30 hours practice after starting
Taisabaki: Irimi, Tenkan, Irimi Tenkan, Kaiten, Irmimiashi; Tsugiashi
Katatedori Gyakuhanmi: Irimi, Tenkan, Irimi Tenkan, Kaiten
Ukemi and Shikko: Forwards and backwards
Tachiwaza: Katatedori Aihanmi: Iriminage Omote & Ura; Kotagaeshi; Ikkyo Omote & Ura, Shihonage Omote & Ura;
Uchi Kaitennage; Sankyo. Shomenuchi: Iriminage.
Examiner may specify additional techniques as necessary.
Each grade is not only assessed as to correctness and effectiveness of technique but also: posture, maai, kokyu ryoku, zanshin, spirit, flowing and flexibility, ukemi and manner/attitude.