"In your training, do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in the Art of Peace."
Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Training with Wellsprings Aikido

Wellsprings Aikido trains at

Phoenix Martial Arts
10 Wareham Road,
Corfe Mullen.
Wimborne.
Dorset.
BH21 3LE.

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N.B. Phoenix Martial Arts is closer to the roundabout than indicated on the map. It is located between the petrol station and Virgin Active on the eastern side of the unnamed road connecting the Wareham and Blandford Roads. There is a small car park in front of the building and also roadside parking.

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Training Times

Friday 20:00 - 21:30 (Adults class)
Sunday 19:00 - 20:30 (Adults class)

In addition to our regular training classes there is a Saturday morning session once a month. Normally this is held between 9.30 to 11.00 on the second Saturday of the month check diary for dates. Usually the Saturday morning session is a WEAPONS CLASS (for which there is a charge). The session immediately preceding a grading will be a FREE CLASS - FREE to train and FREE to choose what you train (i.e. the session is not Sensei led). Free classes are open to all members and not just those grading! There will be sempai on hand at these sessions to help with your training and maintain safety.

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Format of a Typical Session

Activity	Duration
Warm up, aiki taiso and ukemi practice	10 min.
Tai no henko (kihon and/or kinonagare), morotedori kokyuho	5 min.
Teacher's choice or syllabus work	30 min.
Bukidori (weapon techniques)	25 min.
Kokyunage or jiyuwaza	15 min.
Suwariwaza kokyudosa	5 min.

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Mat Fees

Payment method	Aikidoka (waged)	Aikidoka (unwaged/students/pensioners)	TIAE coaches^*
Pay per session	£7	£6	£5
Pre-pay by Standing Order for 1 session per week (Fri or Sun)^**	£21 per month	£18 per month	£15 per month
Pre-pay by Standing Order for 2 sessions per week (Fri and Sun)^***	£37 per month	£32 per month	£27 per month

^* prepared to help out occasionally with teaching!
^** excludes cost of Saturday morning weapons sessions. Cost per weapons session £5
^*** excludes cost of Saturday morning weapons sessions. Cost per weapons session £4

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Insurance Requirements

All aikidoka must have valid insurance to train with Wellsprings Aikido. Students enrolled on a designated beginners' course or trial period have temporary insurance for the duration of that course/trial period included in the cost of the course. At the completion of the course/trial period the aikidoka must join TIAE if they wish to continue to train. Membership of TIAE includes includes the necessary level of insurance (provided by the British Aikido Board view summary of insurance provided) required to train with Wellsprings Aikido. Students are at liberty to arrange additional insurance at their own expense.

Visiting aikidoka must provide proof of insurance before they will be allowed onto the tatami.

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Minimum Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to train with Wellsprings Aikido.

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Clothing

We wear the traditional white gi during our training. The colour of the belt worn with the gi indicates the standard which the aikidoka has attained and the level at which they are training. Beginners can wear light but reasonably robust clothing, such as a sweat shirt and jogging bottoms. The traditional hakama are worn by dan grades (black belts). 1st kyu (brown belts) are allowed to wear the hakama at the discretion of Tony Sargeant Sensei and Paul McGlone Sensei. We train in bare feet but footwear is worn whilst off the mat to avoid bringing dirt onto the training area.

Gis can be purchased from the stores listed below. These stores will give discounts to members of Wellsprings Aikido. Please take your membership book with you to obtain the discount.

Store	Address	Tel.	Website	Discount
Bulldog Ultimate Fight Store	205 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth. BH1 1JU	01202 294 223	www.bulldogmartialarts.com	15%
S & J Sports	469 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth. BH9 2AN	01202 530 615	www.sandjsports.co.uk	10%

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Equipment

You will require a bokken and jo (wooden sword and staff) to train in Iwama Aikido. Later you may want to purchase a tanto (wooden knife).

We recommend that you purchase bokken and jo made from oak. These are a little more expensive but will last and are less likely to splinter or fracture if they receive a wack! The bokken used in Iwama Aikido has a squared off saki (tip). If your bokken has a pointed tip this must be sawn off before being used in training.

Mark Sensei keeps a small stock of Iwama bokken and jo for sale. Weapons can also be purchased over the internet.

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Grading

Grading Requirements and Syllabus

View a .pdf document giving details of training requirements and syllabus

Grading Dates

6th kyu - 2nd kyu
Regular gradings are held for 6th - 2nd kyu. The dates may be found in the diary.
1st kyu and above
Gradings for 1st kyu and above are by arrangement.

Grading Fees

6th kyu - 2nd kyu £10
1st kyu and above Fee to be advised prior to grading

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