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SPECIAL OFFER

Only £50
9 Week Course
Plus
12 months Membership & Insurance


 9 Week Introductory Aikido Course
Starts Thursday 2nd September 2010 8:15pm

 
Aim of this Introductory Course
 
This course is open men and women over the age of 18. This Special 9 week course at Kingswood Leisure Centre has been specially designed to offer an overview of all aspects of Aikido as taught by Kobayashi Dojos in Japan.

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to study a martial art, but have never tried or been a little too nervous to attend a regular practice with more experienced students this is the ideal opportunity to start from scratch.

This specially designed 9 week course will start by explaining what Aikido is and how it differs from other martial arts that you may know.
Over the weeks you will be carefully guided through how to fall properly, basic body movements that are unique to and set Aikido apart from other martial systems.
You will also be introduced to the Bokken (wooden training sword) and Jo (wooden) staff. Both weapons are widely used in Aikido and in particular within Kobayashi Dojos in Japan. You will be taught some of the basic movements with both weapons and develop on to partner practices.
Each lesson you will be shown a new technique to practice. In the following lessons this repertoire will be refined and built upon.
For More Information Info@tenchikandojo.com or call 07775 610 464

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Location & Times
 
Kingswood Leisure
Church Road, Staple Hill
South Gloucestershire
BS16 4RH

Thursdays (arrive) 8:15pm - 8:30pm (start) - 10:00pm



Costs
This 9 week course costs £50.00 and includes 12 months membership and insurance
The Insurance/membership cost is an annual cost. Insurance is compulsory and provided by the British Aikido Board the UK governing body for Aikido.


What do you need to wear?
Loose clothing is advised. Beginners usually practice in tracksuit trousers and t-shirt. If you wish you can purchase a proper training uniform, usually a judo gi would be ideal and costs around £25. You might also like to bring a bottle of water with you.

How To Register
1. Download the Association Membership form and Beginners Pack here
(all in pdf format) If you don't have Adobe Acrobat you can Download Adobe Reader Here

2. Post a cheque for £50.00 Payable to J Mills
Student Details Form & Membership Form

to:
Aikido Beginners Course
4 River Terrace
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1HE

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The Lessons*
Over the nine weeks the Course will cover the following:
     
Lesson 1
Breakfalls
Basic body movements
Fundemental exercises
Defence from grabs 1

Lesson 2
Breakfalls
Basic body movements
Fundemental exercises
Defence from grabs 2

Lesson 3
Basics
Defence from label grabs
Introduction to Jo staff
     

Lesson 4
Basics
Defence from punches
Basic Jo staff movements

 Lesson 5
Basics
Defence from verticle strikes
Partner practice with Jo staff		 Lesson 6
Basics
Defence from hooking strikes
Introduction to Bokken (wooden sword)
     

Lesson 7
Basics
Defence from knife strikes
Basic Bokken movements

 Lesson 8
Basics
Defence from rear attacks
Partner practice with Bokken 		Lesson 9
Basics
Course review
Partner practice with Bokken


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Sign Up
1. Download the Association Membership form and Beginners Pack here
(all in pdf format) If you don't have Adobe Acrobat you can Download Adobe Reader Here

2. Post a cheque for £50.00 Payable to J Mills
Student Details Form & Membership Form

to:
Aikido Beginners Course
4 River Terrace
Keynsham
Bristol
BS31 1HE