New Members
Membership of White Oak
Members of White Oak are
members of the Insitute of Aikido and
of Reading YMCA - details of membership from the White
Oak
administrator . White Oak training sessions take place on Sundays
at the YMCA parkside road and
cost £3.75 per session. White Oak members may also train at RUSU
sessions
at the 'non-student rate' listed below. (see
training times)
New members are welcome
to come for a taster session and to watch as many sessions as they
like. Once they decide they wish to try aikido, we ask them to join the
foundations scheme which provides them with a structured introduction
to aikido within the normal class setting. More details about
the foundations scheme are available from the White
Oak
administrator
There are three kinds of members
of the White Oak dojo:
- Soto Deshi. Students who
choose to make a serious commitment to their training. In return, they
benefit from extra courses, additional training subsidies etc. (The
soto deshi scheme is also open to members of the RUSU aikido club).
- Members Students who
are unable to make a major commitment to training and prefer just to
train when they are able to.
- Visitors Students whose
primary commitment is to a different dojo
Membership of RUSU Aikido club
This is open to staff and
students and employees of Reading
University. Most people join in October during
freshers week at the beginning of the Autumn term but new members are
welcome at any time (both complete beginners and experienced aikidoka)
- for further
information.
Gradings and other infomation
Gradings occur at roughly three
monthly intervals and if
you
average 2
training sessions a week then you should be ready for your first
grading after about 3 months. Of course this depends on the individual.
The emphasis is on learning and enjoying rather than concentrating on
grades!
All you require to begin is loose
comfortable clothing (a
tracksuit
and Tshirt is ideal). No shoes are worn and all jewellery must be
removed for
safety. Nothing else is required except the curiosity to try and see if
you
like it!
If you would like more information
on White Oak or RUSU
aikido club
: list of contacts
