Class Info

Adults classes (16+)

Every Sunday 10am - 11.45am. We are open 52 weeks a year with some exceptions - please check our Facebook page for live updates on any dojo closures.

Class outline: Each class includes Taijutsu (unarmed), Tachidori & Jodori (weapons training).

Price: Classes are £10 per lesson, pay as you play. Or you can pay £50 for 6 lessons. You will need to purchase insurance from the club after attending your first 2 lessons.

Beginners, please wear loose shorts or trousers, and a loose t-shirt. You will be expected to wear a gi and buy your own weapons if you wish to continue to train in the dojo. Training is done in bare feet - strictly no shoes or socks on the dojo mats for hygiene and safety reasons (apart from those with medical exceptions). Please pay attention to dojo etiquette.

Chief Instructor - Albi Solicari Sensei (5th Dan Aikikai)

Chief instructor Albi Solicari Sensei (5th Dan Aikikai) has practiced multiple martial arts in a career spanning 5 decades, including Judo, Karate, Shurinji Kempo, Japanese Swordsmanship and Aikido. After achieving a black belt in Karate, he made the transition into Aikido in the late 80s. He founded Agatsu Aikido Club in 2009 and is a qualified Joint Aikikai Council (JAC) instructor and approved JAC Senior Coach / Coach Tutor (CL3).

Syllabus

As a recognised Aikikai Foundation club, we follow the Hombu Dojo grading system and all grades are approved and issued by the Aikikai Foundation.