Aikido
Aikido is a Japanese Martial art that practitioners can use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. This is achieved by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. Because of this, Aikido requires very little physical strength. Practicing aikido will lead to a healthy, flexible body, and an improved mentality
If you're interested in joining the club, come along to any of our training sessions - your first few classes are free!
Our 2023 Taster is on Sunday 1st October at 11:00 in the Martial Arts room (Level 1 of the SUSU building (building 42)) on Highfield campus, but you can start at any time of year. We are a friendly club, which welcomes undergrad, postgrad, and non-student members.
Our practice sessions are:
Tuesdays 18:30 - 20:00
Thursdays 07:30 - 08:30
Fridays 17:00 - 18:30
Sundays 10:00 - 12:00
We practise in the Martial Arts room which is on the bottom floor of the SUSU Building (Building 42).
If you have any questions at all, please get in contact with us. We have a Facebook group for students: https://www.facebook.com/groups/suaikidostudents/ , and you can contact us at: aikido@soton.ac.uk, or southampton.aikikai@gmail.com
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Aikido this year are:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Aikido, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-student annual membership | £35.00 | 14/09/2023 - 31/08/2024 | Annual membership for non-student members. Covers BAF insurance but does not cover class fees | |
| Student membership 2 | £30.00 | 01/02/2024 - 31/08/2024 | "Top-up" to extend Student semester membership 1 to full year | |
| Student annual membership | £70.00 | 14/09/2023 - 31/08/2024 | Annual membership for University of Southampton students. Valid for all sessions through the year. Covers £25 for one year's British Aikido Federation membership, which includes insurance. |
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Aikido are available to view below
Upcoming Events
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