How do I get
started?
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When can I start?
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Do I need to
have any prior aikido experience?
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Is it OK to
make mistakes?
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Where can I
get a training uniform?
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Uniforms
are available here and can be purchased when you sign up - either a lightweight
"karate" style or the heavier "judo" style.
The "hakama" (the dark divided over pants) is added
when a student has decided to make a commitment to seven virtues represented
by the seven pleats.
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Do I have to
get a training uniform when I sign up?
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How often can
I come to class?
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How long does
it take to get good?
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How long does
it take to earn a Black Belt?
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What are the
big loose pants called?
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What do the
colored belts mean?
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How are ranks
earned?
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How much does
it cost?
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Why does everyone
bow?
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What is the
area in front of the room?
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Does the shomen
have any religious significance?
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How does aikido
compare to other martial arts?
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What if I discover
that I don't like aikido training?
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