If you already have a set of martial arts clothing from karate, judo, tae kwon do or another discipline, you can wear that until you have aikido kit. Otherwise, come in loose cotton clothing that allows you to move freely. Changing spaces are available at the venues.
Please bring some flip-flops or slip-on sandals to wear from the changing space to the mats. Practice on the mats is barefoot, so for hygiene reasons no shoes are worn on the mats, and we don’t walk barefoot off the mats. It’s best to come 10-15 minutes early for your first session, just to meet the other members and find out what’s where.
Your first session is free, and if you introduce a friend, both of you get their first session free too! If you decide to continue, we will ask you to pay a £6 fee so we can get you insured.