Class Times: Sunday at 2:00pm. Please arrive 10 - 15 mins before hand to lay mats when we have access to the hall.
Taster Class: 3 free Taster sessions. (Taken within 6 weeks of your first class).
If you haven't downloaded and completed the application form you have arrived at this page in error. Click here to goto the Application form page.
You need to be an Adult or 16+ yr to join the class.
A senior student or coaching team member will welcome you onto the mat and make sure you 'know the ropes', especially regarding safety and unfamiliar language and etiquette.
You will be shown basic evasive movements and introduced to methods of movement and falling which will keep you safe when you practise Aikido. This will make sure you feel safe throughout
Some of the time you will be practising with other beginners to be taught movements, or techniques. Other times you will be integrated with the rest of the class where you will able to practise with higher grade students.
We are a small friendly club established in 1989. The club is not run for profit nor are any wages paid.
We are a club of the Lancashire Aikikai, itself established in 1966, which is a member organisation of the national Governing Body, the British Aikido Board, which is recognised by Sport England.
The Lancashire Aikikai is affiliated to Yokohama International Aikido and through that to Hombu - Aikido HQ. The Aikikai's Technical Director is Mimuro Sensei who guides our development.
Clothing: We recommend you wear something old, loose and un-restricting like a jogging trousers. Gym gear might be ok but not shorts. Rugby shirt rather than a thin T shirt. Please try to avoid anything with zips/buttons etc. Judo / Karate suits are not necessary for your initial classes.
Misc : We use sandals, flip flops or Crocs to the mat edge – to try to avoid bringing grit on the matted area.
We suggest you bring water - as well as a bag to put belongings, Sanitiser, valuables and keys in.
FAQ; Women-FAQ, See our Women in Aikido
When you have completed your third class we will let you know how much to pay us to continue training :-
We will setout the detail after you have had your third session but if you want a rough idea follow this link, Training Fees / Membership Fees
More questions? then try our FAQ page, Women & FAQ page; Women and Aikido page
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Aikidoka will have differing risk factors, health and personal circumstances. It is your decision how you participate in any session but not if you are unwell.
Before coming to a class you should gauge if you are feeling ill by self assessing for symptoms. of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus which are seen throughout the year. But in winter they all circulate and have high rates of infection.
If you feel unwell, Please don't come to class nor should you come to train if someone in your household is ill
