Edinburgh Aikido Classes @ The Eric Liddell Centre

Monday and Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm (All Levels)

These classs are suitable for all levels including beginners and covers all aspects of aikido. This includes empty hand techniques, ukemi and weapons training.

Monday 8 - 9pm (Weapons)

This class is suitable for all levels including beginners and covers the weapons work practised at the Edinburgh Aikido Club. Bokken, Jo and Tanto are studied. Kata (kumitachi, kumijo) and disarming techniques are practised. Where applicable, the relationship between the weapons and empty hand work is highlighted.

Wednesday 8-9pm (Beginners)

This class is suitable for beginners and covers basic techniques and attacks. Students are taught how to take ukemi (breakfalls) and other important aspects particular to aikido, suchs as shikko (knee-walking).

Edinburgh Aikido Classes @ Meadowbank Sports Centre

Friday 6.30 - 7.45pm (All Levels)

Suitable for all levels, including beginners. Classes will cover all aspects of aikido from basic to advanced techniques, the study of ukemi and weapons work. Aerobic and Anaerobic strength and endurance will also be developed.
This class takes place at Meadowbank Sports Centre in the Martial Arts Studio, taught by Lawrie Anderson, 3rd Dan Aikikai.