Edinburgh Aikido Classes

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).

Friday 6.45 - 8pm (Dynamic Training / Grade Preparation)

This class has less verbal instruction and teaching than the other classes and has a stronger focus on dynamic training. The class is therefore geared towards people who are comfortable taking ukemi and who already have a basic knowledge of the aikido techniques. It is an excellent opportunity for Grade Preparation. The teaching schedule is as follows each month: Week 1(Lawrie Anderson - Sandan Aikikai), Week 2(Scott Reed - Yondan Aikikai), Week 3(Desmond Welsh - Sandan Aikikai) and Week 4(Paul Finn - Nidan Aikikai).