TRAINING INFO

Times and location
Clothing and equipment
Etiquette

CLOTHING & WEAPONS

It’s acceptable for beginners to wear a tracksuit or any loose clothing. Later on, it is recommend you purchase a gi, as this is the traditional clothing for aikido/karate/judo. Wear shoes/sandals/slip slops before you step onto the tatami and when you leave the mat. This is mainly for hygiene reasons.

The bokken (wooden sword) and jo (1.6m stick) are the traditional weapons of aikido. You can purchase a jo from any hardware store (rake handle). It's recommend that you sand it well and coat it with Linseed oil etc. Jo’s are relatively inexpensive, please purchase one as soon as possible, as weapons training falls part of normal classes. The bokken can be purchased from “Chop Suey” at Pier 14 or “Princesses” along Main Street.