Graiseley Aikido Club is a non-profit aikido club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, that specialises in teaching aikido as a means of self defence for men and women of all ages.
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What is Aikido ?

The word aikido means way (do) of harmony (ai) of mental energy (ki). It is a defensive martial way developed by Morihei Ueshiba (1873-1969) from various classical Japanese weapon and empty hand martial arts.
In addition to being the leading martial artist of his day, master Ueshiba was also a very spiritual man. He hoped that as well as being an effective martial art, aikido would develop better people and hence a better society!
Aikido uses skill and timing to control an attacker, teaching students to maximise their potential power with circular movement. It does not need great strength so is suitable for men and women of all ages, while those with strength will have it channelled to even greater effect.
As many of aikido's techniques were originally developed to defend against sword or other weapons, aikido today is still very effective against weapon attack.
Aikido practise is cooperative and not competitive, allowing students to develop knowledge and skill at their own pace. Progression through the grades (denoted by coloured belts) is therefore very much a matter of individual growth following continuous assessment by the instructor.

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Meeting Times
Training takes place at the following times:
Friday evening 7.30pm to 9pm
Training fees are £6 per session
Training takes place in the large permanently matted dojo area at:
Graiseley Strengthening families Hub,
Stanford Road,
Wolverhampton
WV2 4NE
,On arrival please ring the buzzer on the door outside and one of the members of staff will release the door and let you in. Graiseley strenghtening hub are unable to answer queries regarding the club, so please use the email contact page if you wish to contact the club or via facebook page.
The relative complexity of aikido and the possible risk to children's joints, means that the club offers instruction only to the over 16's. Potential students are invited to come along and watch a lesson in progress, and feel free to ask any questions. The atmosphere is friendly and open.
The first lesson is free. Our fees are kept to a minimum as we are non profit organisation and annually insurance with Amateur Martial Association is inexpensive.
Why not give it a try!