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QUESTIONS?

How do I get started?
When can I start?
Do I need to have any prior aikido experience?
Is it OK to make mistakes?
Where can I get a training uniform?
Do I have to get a training uniform when I sign up?
How often can I come to class?
How long does it take to get good?
How long does it take to earn a Black Belt?
What are the big loose pants called?
What do the colored belts mean?
     The belt color indicates a student's rank. Aikido utilizes the "kyu" (undergraduate) and "dan" (graduate) system of ranking. Adults begin at 5th Kyu. Children begin at 9th Kyu or 10th Kyu depending on their age.

     Then, after passing the black belt evaluation, you are awarded the rank of "Sho Dan" (1st Degree Black Belt - which translates to "Beginning Level").

"Kyu Ranks"  10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1  then  1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10  "Dan Ranks
 
How are ranks earned?
How much does it cost?
Why does everyone bow?
What is the area in front of the room?
Does the shomen have any religious significance?
How does aikido compare to other martial arts?
What if I discover that I don't like aikido training?

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