What to Bring and Wear on your First Training Session

Wear anything comfortable and baggy; track suit bottom and tee-shirt would be ideal: Don't worry about training shoes; the class is conducted on nice soft mats. We look forward to training with you

Like all physical activity and martial arts, Aikido has rules and regulations. 
Health and safety is paramount at UK Shinwakai Aikido. Following are some health & safety guidelines for safe and enjoyable practice during Aikido training at UK Shinwakai Aikido Dojo

• Aikido is a cooperative martial art; you must work with your partner to learn Aikido techniques and to maintain a positive and pleasant training atmosphere for all

• Please remove all jewelry before training 

• To avoid cuts and other injury please ensure that your finger and toe nails are properly trimmed and filed

• Please ensure that you have properly warmed up before training

• Feel free to ask for help if you don't understand something 

• If you have to leave the mat area for some reason, please request permission and let an instructor know before you leave the training mats. It is not only good etiquette, but is also a safety requirement

• Keep your Aikido wear (doji) clean at all times

• Please enjoy your Aikido class and have fun training