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Training

Training sessions at the club are designed to teach every aspect of aikido as systematically as possible. There are essentially four types of class.

The first two are to teach the essential principles and technical skills in aikido

Basics and application
o basic movements and exercises
o focus on one particular aspect of the basic practices in relation to complex techniques
Grading syllabus and kata
o sets of techniques required for gradings and kata competitions

The next two are more geared towards application

Randori (taught)
o training required for competition
o focused on speed, timing and physical conditioning
o combinations of techniques and successful application of aikido against a non-cooperative opponent
Randori (free practice)
o less instruction than taught session
o a chance to practice trying to throw each other- good fun!