Introductory Courses

Description

Duration

Aiki Meditation

The basic methods and techniques:- what, why and how.

One Day

Aiki Exercise

An introduction to our gentle non-martial exercise system.  The course includes a basic set of exercises you can do at home. Suitable for all.

6 Evenings

Aikido

A gentle taste of what’s possible and what you can already do without knowing it! You’ll be amazed! Equally suitable if you’re interested in starting Aikido or if you’re just curious and looking for new ideas.

One Day

Aikido Practice Foundation 1

A practical guide to practising Aikido. How to get started, how to progress. 

One Day

Aiki at Work

A unique  introduction to what you can take from Aikido and apply at work, without having to achieve mastery in Aikido first.  We’ve been working for years with people in the workplace, at all levels, and this course is a result of condensing that experience.

One Day

Intermediate Courses

Prior attendance at the relevant Introductory Course required.

Aiki Meditation

Intermediate methods, techniques and practices. 

One Day

Aiki Exercise

Expanding both your understanding and knowledge of exercises.

6 Evenings

Aikido Practice Foundation 2

Developing your practice.  How to fine-tune your progress.

One Day

Aiki at Work

Leadership.  A more in-depth look at skills and knowledge not often identified let alone formally developed.  Designed to give you an edge in developing your career.

One Day

Advanced Courses

Prior attendance at Introductory & Intermediate Courses required

Aiki Meditation

Advanced methods, techniques and practices.  Includes a higher proportion of time spent learning by meditating together.

One Day

Aiki Exercise

The full set of exercises and the disciplines behind them.

6 Evenings

Aikido Practice Foundation 3

For High Grades (3rd Kyu and above).  How to lead practice and help others develop using Aikido principles. At Fyfield members are supported  by High Grades during practicet they’ve been taught by qualified Teachers.

One Day

Aiki at Work

Organisational Development.  How energy behaves in organisations, how it affects behaviours and how to influence it.

One Day

Aiki Exercise Leaders’ Training

A thorough foundation for would-be Aiki Exercise Leaders.

2 Weekends

Aikido Teachers’ Training

A modular Training Programme.  Applicants from 1st Kyu

6 months - 1 Year

General Courses and Retreats

Aikido High-Grade Class

A master class for High Grades (3rd Kyu and above).  Includes advanced Aikido, Bokken and Jo.

3 Hours

Aiki Meditation Retreat

Some movement, some country walks, some quiet creativity, some sitting, some guidance, lots of Aiki Meditation.

2-5 Days

Association Weekend Seminar

Weekend Seminars with Denis Burke Sensei are hosted by all the groups in our Association and some groups we’re just good friends with.  Fyfield, being his home Dojo, hosts several of these per year.

1-3 Days

Aikido Summer School

An intensive, enjoyable and much appreciated annual seminar with Denis Burke Sensei

1 Week—10 Days