Leicester Aikido Club

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Leicester Aikido Club is a relaxed and friendly environment. Our goals are simply to study and teach the Japanese martial art of Aikido. We welcome all skill levels from novice to expert.

The Leicester Aikido Club is affiliated to the British Aikido Federation.

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. The philosophy of Aikido is to blend and harmonize with your attacker rather than to oppose them. This requires very little physical energy so the Aikidoka (Aikido practitioner) relies on development of their skills rather than being the strongest or fastest.

Do I need to be fit to practice Aikido?

Not particularly, it is a non-competative martial art so you can train within your capabilities. It is a physical activity so your fitness will develop and improve with regular Aikido training.

What do I need to practice Aikido?

Traditionally Aikidokas wear a Judo or Karate suit. For beginners it is fine to practice in loose fitting clothes like a track-suit.

Judo and Karate suits for adults start at about £20 and can be obtained from any good sports or martial arts retailer such as Leicester based Martial Art Superstore.

Where do we practice Aikido?

The Leicester Dojo is in the Leicester Secular Hall. The address is: -

Secular Hall
75 Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE1 1WB

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When do we practice Aikido?

We practice every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Training starts at 10 minutes past 8 allowing for a 10 minute warm up.

How much does it cost?

There are no membership fees for the Leicester Aikido Club but you will be obliged to join the British Aikido Federation. BAF membership is currently £26 per annum which includes personal accident and public liability insurance, a requirement for practicing any martial art.

Session fees are £5 per session or £15 per month.