Leicester Aikido Club practice every Monday and Wednesday:

  • CHILDREN’S CLASS
    Monday at 18:30 – 19:30:
  • Dojo: DIVINE INFANT OF PRAGUE CHURCH, Parish Hall. Broad Street, Syston. Leicester. LE7 1GH
  • ADULT CLASS
    Wednesdays at 19:30 – 21:00:
  • Dojo: Secular Hall, 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB

Please Note:

  • Free parking after 6pm on pay & display side streets
  • Parking is available around the Lee Circle area and Wharf Street, approx. 2 minutes’ walk from the club
  • The club is downstairs in the Secular Hall Buildings
  • The club is a 5-minute walk from Leicester railway station and St Margaret’s Bus Station, and is easy to reach on all major bus routes into the city.

Do I need to be fit to practice Aikido?

Not particularly. Aikido is a non-competitive 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, Aikidoka wear a judo or karate suit (gi). For beginners, loose-fitting clothes such as a tracksuit are fine. Adult judo and karate suits start at around £20 and can be bought from any good sports or martial arts retailer, such as Leicester-based Martial Art Superstore.

How much does it cost?

Session fee: £6 per session

Annual membership:
Adults: £30 per year
Juniors (under 18): £25 per year

Membership includes affiliation to the Hombu Dojo in Japan.