New people are always welcome to come along and join in at Satomi Kai Aikido Club, but once a year the club runs a special beginners course. One of these introductory courses will be starting on Sunday 8th January at Barking Village Hall (just outside Needham Market).
It’s perfect timing for anyone making New Year’s resolutions to come and try something new. If the pure physicality of heading down to the gym and pounding the treadmills doesn’t appeal, this dynamic Japanese martial art offers a great way to exercise not just the body, but your mind and your spirit too. Aikido is an art that will grow with you as you get older, so your resolution this year can last you a lifetime.
An introductory course like this is the ideal way to start. Not only does it mean that the lessons are tailored specifically towards new people, but also starting as part of a group of like-minded fresh faces is always a great help. Feedback from some previous attendees says it best:
“The beginners course was well structured and everyone was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. I felt like I was being welcomed into a family and I am proud to be part of it.” (Michael)
“I wondered what it would be like to be a newcomer in a room of martial arts experts as, with some trepidation, I came along to a new starter course. What I found was a really friendly group of people and instructors who were patient and inclusive. Four years on I am still learning and still in one piece.” (Andrew)
The course runs for four consecutive Sundays, from 7.00 – 8.30pm and costs just £30. This includes association membership and insurance for a full year, so if you fall in love with the art like we did, you can simply continue by paying for classes with no additional joining fee. The club is a non-profit organisation, so there are no contracts. Coloured belt gradings are free, and black-belt gradings are all subsidised at national level, so there are no hidden costs.
The course is open to anyone aged 16+. Places will need to be limited for space and safety, so anyone interested in the course can book by emailing aikido@precepts.co.uk
