When you join East Bay Aikido, you join a community of committed students who support and make our dojo possible. Without the on-going financial support of its members, the dojo could not exist. As a supporting member of the dojo, meeting your financial obligations in a timely manner allows the dojo to meet its financial obligations on time.

Therefore:

 ~ Dues are due on the 1st day of each month unless you have made a specific arrangement with Sensei.

 ~ If your dues are not paid by the 7th of the month, a late fee may be added.

 ~ Paying your dues makes you an Active Member of the dojo.

 ~ Should you decide to discontinue your training, or take a break, it is customary to inform the Chief Instructor or the Dojo Manager.

 ~ If you have not paid your dues by the 7th of the month, or have not communicated to the Chief Instructor or the Dojo Manager your intention to remain an Active Member, you may be considered "Inactive."

 ~ You may reactivate your membership by informing the Chief Instructor or the Dojo Manager and paying your monthly dues plus the Re-registration Fee. At that time you will again be an Active Member of the dojo.

       Learning aikido is a life-long pursuit. It is best to think of it as a long-term commitment which can be paid for month by month. Remember, if you want the dojo to be here for you, you must be here for the dojo. When you withdraw financial support from the dojo, there is no guarantee that the dojo will be here for you when you want to return.

       It is possible during times of financial difficulties to make arrangements to pay partial dues. Remember, it is better to pay something and help insure the continued existence of the dojo than to pay nothing and risk its loss.

       Typically, students who are on "dojo scholarships" make up for their lack of finances by helping out in the dojo in other ways, such as cleaning and administration.