Question 1

How long is a session?

Accepted Answer

Aikido Basics (Mondays) and Aikido for All (Thursdays) classes last 2 hours.
Children can attend anything between 1 hr and 2 hrs.

Question 2

How much is a session?

Accepted Answer

£7 for Adults and £5 for Children/Juniors.

Question 3

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

Our Dojo is based at the Woolpit Village Hall: Mill Lane, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9QX

Question 4

What time does the session start?

Accepted Answer

Mondays and Thursdays: In‑person sessions at 19:00.
Please arrive on time.
 Bring a bottle of water.
 Wear your keiko gi or comfortable loose‑fitting clothes.
 Parking and changing rooms are available.
 Aikido weapons are provided.

Question 5

Are children welcome to the Dojo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we accept children from 7 years old.
Training fees for ages 7–18 are £5 per session.
Young people aged 14 and above may also join the adult class for more intensive practice.

Question 6

Are there any other additional costs?

Accepted Answer

Membership and Insurance

Membership of Inori Aikido Aikikai Dojo includes enrolment with the Kyu Shin Kan Omekai and the United Kingdom Aikikai (UKA).
Annual insurance is provided through the Joint Aikikai Council (JAC), covering all members to practise at any JAC‑affiliated Aikido class across the UK and internationally.

Membership Fees:
Adults — £30
Juniors (under 18) — £25

Question 7

Do you have the option to travel for seminars?

Accepted Answer

We attend national and international seminars, winter and summer schools during the year.

Question 8

Do I have to setup a standing order?

Accepted Answer

We currently operate on a “pay as you train” basis. However, we also offer a monthly online payment option for students who prefer a more convenient, regular payment method.