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Membership of RUSU Aikido club
This is open to students, staff and employees of Reading
University. Most people join in October during Freshers’ Week at
the beginning of the Autumn term but new members are welcome at
any time (both complete beginners and experienced aikidoka) - turn
up and introduce yourself or contact one of the committee for
further information.
Club membership costs £7.50 for the year. There are two, 2
hour training sessions a week and there is a 'mat fee' charge per
session attended of :
 £2 for unwaged (or a termly charge of ten pounds)
£3 for waged
Members must also join the Institute of Aikido after their first grading.
White Oak Aikido Club
Members of the Reading University club may also train at the White Oak club, based at the YMCA.White Oak training sessions cost £3.10 per session.
Gradings and other information
Gradings occur at roughly three monthly intervals and if you
average 2 training sessions a week then you should be ready for
your first grading after about 3 months. Of course, this depends on
the individual. The emphasis is on learning and enjoying rather
than concentrating on grades!
All you require to begin is loose comfortable clothing (a
tracksuit and T-shirt are ideal). No shoes are worn and all
jewellery must be removed for safety. Nothing else is required
except the curiosity to try and see if you like it!
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