Junior Class
Saturday morning
9.15-10-15 at the New Park New Dojo
This class is open to children of all abilities from the age of 5.
The class aims to engage pupils with fun activities related to Aikido principles and provide a safe space to learn respect and control in how they interact with each other.
All the junior Aikidoka work towards their junior grading belts at twice yearly gradings.
Juniors learn how to handle weapons and how to safely engage with an opponent, increasing their levels of confidence both within the Dojo and also outside in their school and their social life.
Safeguarding is of primary importance and underpins all the work in the Dojo
Young Adults Class
This class is for 13 to 18 year olds who have either progressed from the Junior class, or who join for the first time as teenagers.
The teens have a good understanding of the basics of Aikido and are confident with weapons. They are training for their adult gradings and belts, and working towards their Dan grades.
All teen work is performed with the understanding that their bodies are not yet fully matured and training is tailored to ensure safety in the work they do.
Wednesday Evening
18.30-19.30 at the Westgate Leisure Center
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Safeguarding Officer
Katie - 1st Dan black belt (2024)
Tel: 07497382422
email: safeguardingchichesteraikido@gmail.com
Katie started her aikido training in 2018 progressing through the grades and being awarded her Shodan in 2024. Katie has assisted with the junior classes for the last year and has recently taken on the role of Safeguarding Officer for the club.