Aikido
Throws, locks and safe falls that redirect an attacker's force, with no competitions.
Aikido
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- There's always more to learn.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to meet people
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You would rather not get hit
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want to enjoy it from day one
Heads upGetting hit
What it feels like
AikidoAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50Costs more to start than 61% of hobbies
$50Over a year, more than the kit
$650About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a beginners' class, learn to roll and fall safely, then practise a first wrist release with a partner.
1 hour or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does aikido cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does aikido take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do aikido?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is aikido good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a beginners' class, learn to roll and fall safely, then practise a first wrist release with a partner.
Do I need other people for aikido?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.