Aikido Venues

Mondays

Preston Community Primary School
Old Paignton Road,
Livermead
TORQUAY
TORBAY

TQ2 6UY

Over 14’s & Adults general class 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesdays

Dartmouth Leisure Centre

Wessex Way
Dartmouth
TQ6 0JL

Over 14’s & Adults general class 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesdays

Preston Community Primary School
Old Paignton Road,
Livermead
TORQUAY
TORBAY

TQ2 6UY

Over 14’s & Adults introductory Courses 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Over 14’s & Adults Continuation Class 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Aikido is a dynamic and effective martial art, which provides a basis for both physical and spiritual development. The techniques of Aikido are designed to diffuse an aggressor`s attack rather than inflict injuries, and the emphasis in practice is on co-operation rather than competition. Practitioners learn to look after each other and themselves so that throws and locks can be safely practised. Because Aikido uses the whole body great strength is not needed to overcome an aggressor, and so Aikido is ideal for all regardless of size, strength, age or gender, eventually you will learn to defend yourself against multiple armed and unarmed attacks. Many Aikido movements are derived from traditional Japanese sword and staff forms, and weapons` training is a part of Aikido. Classes begin with gentle stretching and moving. Since Aikido exercises every limb and joint of the body, flexibility, muscle tone, co-ordination and reactions are all improved. Aikido offers an absorbing way to maintain health and vitality within a framework of aesthetic movement, and regular practice results in a more calm and relaxed mind, and a stronger and suppler body. Unlike Judo, Aikido has no competitive element and you set the intensity of the work out. Aikido is ideal for those who would not want or be able to participate in a vigorous work out but can also be practised at full power for those that want to work up a sweat. The class will finish with breathing and relaxation exercises.