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Beginner Information

 

We have a permanent Dojo which is air-conditioned on the ground floor of the Tweed Heads Sport Club.  Aikido Community is a non for profit and all fees collected go towards supporting the club and its members.

We have students and Sensei with ages spread out from 7 to 80+  

 

Frequently asked questions –

Adults – Can I just turn up and train, and what will be expected of me ?  

Please submit this online Aikido Community Student Registration or located below these frequently asked questions. 

After the registration is completed then yes, you can, I just turn up and train if you have Beginner’s mind, are respectful, have good hygiene, mental complicit which includes not being under the influence of any medications, drugs or alcohol. 

If you turn up without the form completed, we will ask you to fill out the form online before class.  It takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. 

Successful risk management is best achieved when all students adopt a spirit of responsibility in regard to safety.  Training starts off slowly and depending upon the student gains momentum at the student’s appropriate level.  There is never any pressure to do anything, it is always the student’s choice, which is respected by all.

 Can my teenager train, and what will be expected of us ?

13 years old and above (if younger please see below) Between the age of 13 and 18 years old the student need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for their first class and meet the Class Sensei, students have to have Beginner’s mind, be respectful, have good hygiene, mental complicit which includes not being under the influence of any medications.

Please submit this online Aikido Community Student Registration or located below these frequently asked questions. 

Successful risk management is best achieved when all students adopt a spirit of responsibility in regard to safety.  Training starts off slowly and depending upon the student gains momentum at the student’s appropriate level.  There is never any pressure to do anything, it is always the student’s choice, which is respected by all.

Please note – Parental / Guardian Supervision

We are located inside the Tweed Heads Sports Club, which is a licensed venue.  Underage students must be accompanied by an adult to the Dojo if accesses by the front door of the club.  Smart casual dress code is required.  There is also direct side access (Bowling greens) to the dojo as well.

For teenagers joining the seniors Aikido class, we require the parent /guardian to attend for the first class to meet the Class Sensei.  We also require the teenagers to be picked up after class or another pre-approved arrangement between the student’s parent / guardian and the Class Sensei.

 

Can my child, and what will be expected of us ?

Yes, in the Aiki-Kids Class, this class is based on learn from play method – Before the age of 7, children maybe accepted on a case by case basis after an interview with Sensei, if deemed a suitable student the child will be invited for a two-week trial before being accepted as a student.  Around the age of 12 – 13 the youth move into the Aikido Seniors classes.

Please submit this online Aikido Community Student Registration or located below these frequently asked questions. 

Successful risk management is best achieved when all students adopt a spirit of responsibility in regard to safety.  Training starts off slowly and depending upon the student gains momentum at the student’s appropriate level.  There is never any pressure to do anything, it is always the student’s choice, which is respected by all.

Please note – Parental / Guardian Supervision

We are located inside the Tweed Heads Sports Club, which is a licensed venue.  Underage students must be accompanied by an adult to the Dojo if accesses by the front door of the club.  Smart casual dress code is required.  There is also direct side access (Bowling greens) to the dojo as well.

Aiki-Kids classes we require a parent and guardian to be present during the class.  Underage students must be accompanied by an adult when in other parts of the club.  We encourage parent / guardian to join their child on the mat (at no cost).  As the toilets are open to the public, and we need parental / guardian supervision of their children’s access to toilets and change rooms.

 

What are the cost ? 

Aikido Senior’s class are $15 per class (2 hour classes).  

Extra members of the same family attending the same class pay $5 less for each extra member after the first member has paid the full amount.

Example 1 – Lili (wife) $15 and Andre (Husband) $10 = Total $25 for the class
Example 2 – Rod (dad) $15, Mitch (son) $10 and Lexie (daughter) $10 = Total $35 for the class

Aiki-Kids are $7 per class (1 hour classes).

Paying:

Direct bank deposit –

Cash on the day –

Note – there is an ATM on-site

 

What to wear when starting ?  

On the mat when you are a beginner, tracksuit pants and tee shirt is acceptable.  Shorts and singlet would not be suitable.   Note: Bare feet or if needed socks are only acceptable on the mat.   For mat hygiene, footwear which we suggest is thongs must be warn off the mat, this is very important.

If you continue training, a white Gi is worn (suggestions for Gi suppliers will be provided as you complete the class registration).  We are located inside the Tweed Heads Sports Club, so normal club dress code is relevant until you get to the change rooms, which means Smart casual attire.

I have an injury or medical condition can I still train ? 

You would need to speak to the Class Sensei regarding training with an injury.  To start off it is not advisable while you are in the early stages, however seniors that have adopted Aikido principles find this much easier and beneficial.   For medical conditions we need to have a Doctor’s clearance, that said, the benefits of Aikido training is well known for rehabilitation and general health and well-being.