Getting Started
Registration
Enrolling in the Yongsan Aikikai is very simple. We take on new members throughout the year. You are also welcome to come along and watch a class at any time.
To join the dojo, download the Aikido Kobayashi Dojos UK membership form and Beginners Pack here or come along and complete the registration paperwork on the night.
What to Wear.
To practice Aikido you will need to wear a keiko dogi (judo suit). It is not necessary to buy one immediately, however you should look to get one within a few weeks of joining. They are available in martial art stores and on the internet or you can order a keiko dogi through the dojo. They cost roughly £25.
Costs.
Costs of practice at the Yongsan Aikikai dojo are split into two sections; Membership/Insurance and Practice Fees.
Membership/Insurance
An annual membership and insurance fee of £25 is required. This breaks down in the following way:
- Personal liability insurance through the British Aikido Board (via Perkins Slade). Click here for further information on insurance.
- Annual membership to Kobayashi United Kingdom. As a non-profit making association, membership fees are used to cover the costs involved in organizing instruction from Kobayashi Dojos instructors.
Practice fee
Members pay monthly on the first available practice of the month. The cost is based on the number of practices the student wishes to attend per week.
- 1 practice per week= £24
- 2 practices per week= £40
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or see our FAQ page.
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