Aikido training is carried out in an atmosphere of co-operation, mutual respect and fun, not competition. Teaching someone a technique offers as much opportunity for learning to the teacher as it does the student. In co-operation everyone learns and grows.
Initialy training once or twice a week should provide you with the opportunity to learn and progress at a steady rate. Later in your training you may wish to train more regulary. We offer two classes a week, however training at other Ki Society dojos in encouraged. You can find out more about other dojos through our links page.
You don't need to own a Gi (training uniform) until your first grading. Until then it's fine to wear loose comfortable clothing, something that you can roll in. You also don't need to purchase any weapons until you've tried out Aikido and decided wether it's for you. The cost of a gi and training weapons can be quite expensive. For this reason we recommend that you try a few classes before buying these items.
