Starting out
Training
The training periods are divided into
The winter period: from 7.12-9.1
The spring period: from 10.1-31.5
The summer period: from 1.6-15.8
The autumn period:from 16.8-30.11
The basic training period for adults and juniors begins in the middle of January in the spring, and during August in the autumn. There are general classes every day for adults, and two or three times a week for juniors. Nozomi also organizes different events for training Aikido; usually seminars over a weekend.
Beginning your Aikido training in Spring 2012
You do not need any previous experience in martial arts in order to start rehearsing Aikido.
The basic training continues on Tuesday 10.1.2012 at 19.00 after winter period
Our basic training in Aikido is non-stop, you can start whenever you like during the spring. The first class for beginners will be on Tuesday Januari the 10th, and from that date onwards there are classes for beginners always on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 PM. If you have something to ask use this form.
The period for basic training consists of 20-30 training days. You can train according to your own schedule, even when that only means once a week. You can even lengthen your period of basic training if you do not feel ready for attending general classes. Many older students visit beginners classes hoping to improve their basic techniques.
The goal of the basic training period is to learn the basics of Aikido. The classes also include exercises aimed at improving balance, movability, and concentration. These exercises help in achieving better control over the mind and the body. Other subjects for the classes are movement, learning to fall safely, the basic techniques, and other exercises that support these, and also the basic exercises with the wooden sword (bokken), and the wooden stick (jo).
The basic training period ends in a graduation for 6th kyu. After this, you can start attending general classes. The graduation will give you some security of your own skills, and it will also give you a goal for practicing Aikido. The kyu graduations; those below black belt, are included in the practice fee.
The classes are structured of learning how to behave at the dojo, warming up, flexing, exercises for breathing and centering, falling exercises, and learning the techniques as well as learning how to handle the jo and the bokken.
The teachers responsible for the basic training this autumn are Timo Kiviharju 5.dan shidoin and Kaisa Selamo 1.dan
Class hours for basic practice:
Tuesdays 19:00-20:30
Thursdays 19:00-20:30
Fridays 17:00-18:00