TRAINING IN AIKIDO
Training in Aikido requires consistent and diligent practice. Although as a beginner you might train just once a week, you should be prepared to make a commitment to train at least two or three times a week if you want to make progress in the future. Sincere and dedicated practice is required to attain a state of being in which philosophy, technique, attitude and spirit merge. When there is no longer a distinction between daily life and the practice of Aikido we truly will be following the "Way of Harmony".
The physical aspects of Aikido, as graceful and dynamic as they can be, are only the outward manifestation of what is, most importantly, a real and direct way to improve our quality of life.
The physical aspects of Aikido, as graceful and dynamic as they can be, are only the outward manifestation of what is, most importantly, a real and direct way to improve our quality of life.
INSTrUCTORS
The Aikido Dojo Sensei's are all fully qualified and professional instructors in the art of Aikido Goshinkai.
The instructors are continually upgrading thier knowledge and skills with local and overseas seminars and visits. With this continual improvement philosophy and approach combined with the many years of martial arts experience, you are always assured of quality training in a relaxed and friendly and encouraging environment.
The instructors are continually upgrading thier knowledge and skills with local and overseas seminars and visits. With this continual improvement philosophy and approach combined with the many years of martial arts experience, you are always assured of quality training in a relaxed and friendly and encouraging environment.
TRAINING TIMES
Training times are currently set as follows:
Children - Aikido Arts Dojo
Beginner Level (White Belt)
Intermediate Level (Yellow & Orange Belts)
Advance Level (Green, Blue, Brown, Black Belt & 12 and Over)
Class is run each Monday during the school term (excluding public holidays)
All Aikikids classes start at 5:30pm and finish at 6:30pm
Kids: 1st Lesson FREE for new students
Term 1: 29/01/2024 - 25/03/2024
(No class 11/03/2024 Labour Day)
Term 2: 15/04/2024 - 26/06/2024
(No class 10/06/2024 Kings Birthday)
Term 3: 15/07/2024 - 18/09/2024
Term 4: 07/10/2024 - 16/12/2024
(No class 04/11/2024 Melbourne Cup)
Adults - Aikido Arts Dojo
Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
First class for 2024 is 29/01/2024
Final class for 2024 is 16/12/2024
No class 11/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 10/06/2024 and 04/11/2024
Students should arrive on time to insure that they are there for commencement of class.
If students are late they will be required to wait at the edge of the mat till the conclusion of the warm ups, for permission from the head dojo instructor to come on the mat. When allowed on mat students must complete full warm ups before being able to train with other students.
Children - Aikido Arts Dojo
Beginner Level (White Belt)
Intermediate Level (Yellow & Orange Belts)
Advance Level (Green, Blue, Brown, Black Belt & 12 and Over)
Class is run each Monday during the school term (excluding public holidays)
All Aikikids classes start at 5:30pm and finish at 6:30pm
Kids: 1st Lesson FREE for new students
Term 1: 29/01/2024 - 25/03/2024
(No class 11/03/2024 Labour Day)
Term 2: 15/04/2024 - 26/06/2024
(No class 10/06/2024 Kings Birthday)
Term 3: 15/07/2024 - 18/09/2024
Term 4: 07/10/2024 - 16/12/2024
(No class 04/11/2024 Melbourne Cup)
Adults - Aikido Arts Dojo
Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
First class for 2024 is 29/01/2024
Final class for 2024 is 16/12/2024
No class 11/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 10/06/2024 and 04/11/2024
Students should arrive on time to insure that they are there for commencement of class.
If students are late they will be required to wait at the edge of the mat till the conclusion of the warm ups, for permission from the head dojo instructor to come on the mat. When allowed on mat students must complete full warm ups before being able to train with other students.
TRAINING COSTS
Aiki Kids
First class free for new students
Pricing is as follows:
For Beginner Level (White Belt)
$100.00 Per term
For Intermediate Levels (Yellow & Orange Belts)
$120.00 Per term
For Advance Levels (Green, Blue, Brown & Black Belt (No Adult Class))
$130.00 Per term
For Black Belt Level or Teenagers (12+) Attending One Adult Class a Week as well as Aiki Kids
$150.00 Per term
Adults - Beginners Special
3 Lessons for $30 (1)
3 Lessons + Aikido Goshinkai Student Handbook for $60 (1)
10 Lessons + Aikido Goshinkai Student Handbook for $170 (2) (3)
(Aikido Goshinkai Student Handbook is required once first 3 lessons are completed)
No membership Fees payable
Aikido Goshinkai Student Handbook for $30
Gi (Uniform) for $80
Training costs are as listed below:
Beginners Special 3 Sessions (valid for 3-weeks) (1) |
10 Sessions (Valid for 7-weeks) (3) |
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Adults (18 +) and Teenagers (12+) |
$30 |
$150 |
(1) Beginners Special is only valid for 3-weeks from purchase date and is a onetime only special available for only new students who haven’t trained with our dojo before
(2) These offers are a onetime only special and only available to new students who haven’t trained with our dojo before or to those who have just completed their 3 session beginners special
(3) 10 Session's will only be valid over a 7-week period from payment date or the end of your previous set of session's, which ever occurs first.
Classes are non-transferable and therefore may only be used by selected person
---- Individual students will be assessed for best suited class (i.e. Adults or kids class) ----
(2) These offers are a onetime only special and only available to new students who haven’t trained with our dojo before or to those who have just completed their 3 session beginners special
(3) 10 Session's will only be valid over a 7-week period from payment date or the end of your previous set of session's, which ever occurs first.
Classes are non-transferable and therefore may only be used by selected person
---- Individual students will be assessed for best suited class (i.e. Adults or kids class) ----
Dojo Etiquette
- Upon entering and leaving the dojo, you must bow.
- When stepping onto or off of the mat, always bow.
- Respect your training tools. Gi should be clean and mended. Weapons should be in good condition.
- Never use someone else's gi or weapons without permission.
- A few minutes before practice is to begin, you should be warmed up, seated formally in seiza, and in quiet meditation.
- The class is opened and closed with a formal ceremony. It is important to be on time and to participate in this ceremony. If you are unavoidably late, you should wait, formally seated beside the mat, until the instructor signals permission for you to join the class. Perform a formal seated bow as you get on the mat. It is most important that you do not disrupt the class in doing so.
- The proper way to sit on the mat is in seiza. If you have a knee injury, you may sit cross-legged, but never sit with legs outstretched.
- Do not leave the mat during practice except in the case of injury or illness. If you must leave the mat for personal reasons, request permission before doing so.
- During class, when the instructor demonstrates a technique for practice, you should sit quietly and attentively in seiza. After the demonstration, bow to the instructor and then to a partner and begin practicing the technique.
- During class, practicing of techniques is normally done in pairs. If there is an odd number of students in the class, a group of three may be formed.
- When the end of a technique is signalled, stop immediately. Bow to your partner and quickly line up with the other students.
- Never stand around idly on the mat. You should be practicing.
- If for some reason it is absolutely necessary to ask a question of the instructor, go to him or her (never call out), bow respectfully, and wait for acknowledgement. A standing bow is acceptable.
- When receiving personal instruction during class, sit in seiza and watch intently. Bow formally to the instructor when the personal instruction is finished. When the instructor is instructing another, you may stop your practice to watch. Sit formally and bow when he or she has finished.
- Respect those who are more experienced. Never argue about technique.
- You are here for practice. Do not force your ideas on others.
- If you know the movement being studied and are working with someone who does not, you may lead the person through it. But do not attempt to correct or instruct your training partner if you are not of senior level.
- Keep talking on the mat to an absolute minimum. Aikido is experience.
- Do not lounge around on the mat before or after class.
- It is everyone's responsibility to keep the dojo clean.
- No eating, drinking, smoking, or gum chewing on or off the mat during practice, nor on the mat at any time.
- No jewellery should be worn during practice.
- Never drink alcoholic beverages while still wearing practice gi.
- Respond to new situations with common sense.
Rules for Observing Class
- Sit respectfully, never with legs propped up on the furniture or in a reclining position.
- No eating, drinking, or smoking when class is in progress.
- Do not talk to anyone on the mat.
- Do not talk or walk around while the instructor is demonstrating or lecturing.