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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?
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?
     No. It serves to remind us of the ideals and aspirations of our practice. We bow to the shomen as a way of showing respect to our practice, our teachers and our training partners.

     Please note: Some dojos do have a "kami" (spirit) enshrined in their shomen. In that case, the shomen is called a "Kami Zama" (Spirit Seat) and does have a religious significance. We do not. I have specifically chosen not to enshrine a kami in our shomen so that each student is free to bring whatever religious tradition they choose to their practice.
How does aikido compare to other martial arts?
What if I discover that I don't like aikido training?

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