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Welcome to the website of the Chichester Aikido Club
Aikido is a Japanese form of ‘bujutsu’, blending body, mind and spirit into a martial art. It is often referred to as being one of the more spiritual martial arts – sometimes considered as ‘moving zen’. Its basic principle is to blend with one’s assailant, using your attacker’s energy against them – ideally, no force is used so it’s great for men and women, the svelte and not-so-svelte.
It’s great fun; a good form of exercise (one spends half the time being the ‘attacker’); strangely relaxing; teaches composure; improves posture and could be useful in a tricky spot.
We practice twice a week at the Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester. You don’t need to book any lessons – just turn up at the beginning of each class as and when it suits you. We always welcome new members.
Practice times are
- Monday
- 20:00 to 21:00 hrs
- 21:00 to 22:00 hrs
- Wednesday
- 19:30 to 20:30 hrs
- 19:30 to 21:30 hrs
- Cost
- 1 hour £3.00
- 2 hours £5.00
Special sessions
- First Wednesday of the month
- First 1/2 hour is 'weapons' work
- Second Wednesday of alternate months Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Nov
- Grading preparation for 'kyu' grading
- Aikido Summer School
