Practice Schedule
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, 8:00-9:30pm
Sunday, 7:00-8:00pm
Sunday, 8:00-9:00pm
Thursday, 8:00-9:30pm
Sunday, 7:00-8:00pm
Sunday, 8:00-9:00pm
Regular Class
Regular Class
Regular Class
Weapons
Regular Class
Regular Class
Weapons
Fees (from Jan 1, 2012)
Regular Student Member: $120/semester
Regular Non-Student Member: $200/semester
Associate Member: $120/semester
Drop-in fee: $10/class
Details
Regular Student Member: $120/semester
Regular Non-Student Member: $200/semester
Associate Member: $120/semester
Drop-in fee: $10/class
Details
- We follow the academic calendar with three semesters a year: September-December, January-April, and May-August.
- The student rate applies not only to MUN students but also includes students at the Marine Institute, CNA, high schools, or any other educational institution. It also applies to non-students who have a reduced income.
- Associate memberships are for local aikidoka who are primarily members of other dojos but wish to attend our classes for extra practice. Associate members do not test with us and are not ranked within the CAF.
- The drop-in fee is for visitors from outside the St. John's metropolitan area. For insurance reasons, anyone who (semi-)regularly practices with us must be either a Member or an Associate Member.
How to find the dojoAll classes take place in the MUN Aikido/Judo Dojo which is located in the Global Gym on Elizabeth Avenue. The map below shows how to get there from our old location at Hatcher House in MUN.
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You can walk from MUN to the Dojo in about 20 minutes or take a Metrobus (Route 2 - check it out by clicking on "View Larger Map" above). If you drive and are parking, use the area outlined in red below.
Ranks and Grading
Aikido ranks are divided into kyu (white belt) and dan (black belt) grades. In our club the first test is for 6th kyu (grading requirements) which is a club rank and typically taken after three or four months. We then follow the standard grading requirements for the Canadian Aikido Federation from 5th kyu to 1st kyu and then 1st dan and up. 5th-2nd kyu tests are usually conducted by CAF Shidoin while tests for 1st kyu and above are conducted by either the CAF Technical Director or members of the Examining Committee.
Aikido ranks are divided into kyu (white belt) and dan (black belt) grades. In our club the first test is for 6th kyu (grading requirements) which is a club rank and typically taken after three or four months. We then follow the standard grading requirements for the Canadian Aikido Federation from 5th kyu to 1st kyu and then 1st dan and up. 5th-2nd kyu tests are usually conducted by CAF Shidoin while tests for 1st kyu and above are conducted by either the CAF Technical Director or members of the Examining Committee.
Don't use the main entrance to the Global Gym but instead use the door that opens directly into the Dojo.
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