{"id":16,"date":"2019-02-18T09:10:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T09:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dorkingaikido.co.uk\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:02:26","slug":"welcome-to-our-dojo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dorkingaikido.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorking Aikido and Kenjutsu Dojo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"welcome\">\n    <div id=\"welcome-text\">\n        <h1>Dorking Aikido and Kenjutsu Dojo<\/h1>\n        <p>Welcome to our Dojo! Here we practice Aikido alongside the Kenjutsu (sword form) of Kashima No Tachi.<\/p>\n        <p>Aikido is a modern Japanese form of self-defence created from other martial arts by Morihei Ueshiba around 1930.<\/p>\n        <p>The Kashima No tachi is a sword practice that originates from Japan and has been passed down to us through teachers of the Shiseikan Dojo in\n            Japan.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/nicola\/images\/welcome-short.jpg\" alt=\"welcome\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"classes\">\n    <h2> Classes currently running in term time only<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"classes-subsection\">\n        <h3>Weekly Classes for adults and teenagers<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Classes go up 25th March 2026. There is a 2 week break for Easter, then re-start on 15th April 2026 <\/li>\n            <li>Wednesdays 7-8.45pm for adults and teenagers. Class runs in school term time throughout the year at The Westcott Village Hall\n            <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <div id=\"carousel-adult-classes\">\n            <div id=\"carouselAdultIndicators\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n                <ol class=\"carousel-indicators\">\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"0\" class=\"active\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"1\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"2\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"3\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"4\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"5\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"6\"><\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n                <div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item active\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1602-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Katys-presentation-2019.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1612-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1598-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1571-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1555-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20190213_202210-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#carouselAdultIndicators\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"classes-subsection\">\n        <h3> Private classes for families <\/h3>\n        <ul>\n            \n            <li> Have you ever considered learning something new with your children? Nicola has taught several families over the years and has found that both parents and children benefit from learning together. Any differences in height or physical strength are not barriers to ability to practice effectively in Aikido or Kenjutsu, to the contrary. A space for a private class is currently available on a Wednesday at 5.30pm at the Westcott Village hall. Please contact  Nicola for more details. <\/li>\n            \n        <\/ul>\n        <div id=\"carousel-kids-classes\">\n            <div id=\"carouselKidsIndicators\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n                <ol class=\"carousel-indicators\">\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"0\" class=\"active\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"1\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"2\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"3\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"4\"><\/li>\n                    <li data-target=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" data-slide-to=\"5\"><\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n                <div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item active\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5898-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180422-WA0000-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180312-WA0017-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180312-WA0012-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180312-WA0003-2.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"carousel-item\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180312-WA0001.jpg\" class=\"d-block\" alt=\"...\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <a class=\"carousel-control-prev\" href=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"carousel-control-next\" href=\"#carouselKidsIndicators\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\">\n                    <span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"classes-subsection\">\n        <h3>Venue<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                <h5>The Westcott Reading Room, Institute Rd, Guildford Rd, Wesctott, RH4 3NP.<\/h5>\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d9994.822567806867!2d-0.3675831!3d51.224498!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x2d11cc397633a72a!2sThe+Westcott+Reading+Rooms!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1552057403711\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\n                <h5>\n            <\/h5><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"classes-subsection\">\n        <h3>Class fees<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Single trial class fees: Adult \u00a315, Teenager \u00a313 <\/li>\n            <li>Regular advance booking fees per half term:<\/li>\n            <li>\n                <ul>\n                    <li>  Depending on length of term, if there are 7 or 6 classes per half a term: Adult \u00a3100 for 7 classes or \u00a390 for 6 classes  <\/li>\n                    <li>Teenager \u00a390 for 7 classes in half term or \u00a375 for a half term with 6 classes<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"about-dojo\">\n    <h2>About the Dojo<\/h2>\n    <p>The Dojo was originally set up in Battersea, London by Nicola Endicott in 1998. A Dorking branch was set up in 2007 and all classes moved to Dorking\n        in autumn 2008.<\/p>\n    <p>Our Dojo is a member of the International Shiseikan Budo Association (ISBA).<\/p>\n    <p>The main teacher at the Dojo, is Nicola Endicott, who is a 4th DAN and has been teaching for over 24 years. Nicola is insured through the Amateur Martial Association and is DBS checked through the London Family Sangha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"about-aikido\">\n    <h2>About Aikido and Kenjutsu<\/h2>\n    <p>In order to practice Aikido and Kenjutsu we practice developing a calm presence and a good connection with ourselves, on both a physical, emotional\n        and mental level. The class normally starts with a \u2018warm-up\u2019, during which time we do breathing, stretching and centering exercises. These give us a\n        good foundation from which to practice Aikido and Kenjutsu. During the Aikido practice, we learn to defend against grips, punches, strikes and wooden weapons. During Kenjutsu practice we use mainly wooden swords; we learn different cuts and several sword forms with a partner.\n\nThe practice is much more than self-defence, it involves holding your space without aggression, staying calm under pressure and finding ways to harmonize with your opponent. It teaches coordination, balance, focus, timing, alert relaxation, deep awareness of self and others. All skills learnt are relevant to everyday life and can help understanding of conflict and the choices we have.  \n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"joining\">\n    <h2>Joining the Dojo<\/h2>\n    <div>\n        <p>You can join the Dojo at anytime of the year. Beginners are welcome!<\/p>\n        <p>You may watch a class first, for which there is no charge. Then, join in on the next class. A trial class cost \u00a315 for adults and \u00a313 for teenagers.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <h3>Annual membership fee<\/h3>\n        <p>After an initial trial class you will need to become a member of the Dojo, this is \u00a335 a year for adults and \u00a330 for teenagers.\n            This membership includes martial art insurance.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <h3>What to wear:<\/h3>\n        <p>You can wear a tracksuit bottom and a long sleeve t-shirt when you first start classes.  After that you will be expected to buy your own white Aikido suit.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <h3>Equipment:<\/h3>\n        <p>The Dojo can initially lend equipment to students, however later on students must  provide their own wooden swords and jo. Please speak to the teacher prior to doing so, to make sure you purchase the correct equipment.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"links\">\n    <h2>Links<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tetsushinkan.co.uk\">Tetsushinkan Dojo in Islington, London<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertcowham.com\/aikido\">East Sheen Dojo, South west, London<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meijijingu.or.jp\/english\/shiseikan\/1.html\">Shiseikan Dojo, Meiji Jingu, Tokyo<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.isbaweb.org\">International Shiseikan Budo Association<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contact\">\n <h2>Contact<\/h2>\n    <h3>Send an email<\/h3>\n<style id=\"wpforms-css-vars-392\">\n\t\t\t\t#wpforms-392 {\n\t\t\t\t--wpforms-container-padding: 0px;\n--wpforms-container-border-width: 1px;\n--wpforms-container-border-radius: 3px;\n--wpforms-background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\n--wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;\n--wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px;\n--wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px;\n--wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px;\n--wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1;\n--wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-height: 41px;\n--wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px;\n--wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px;\n--wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style><div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-392\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-392\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"392\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F16\" data-token=\"b52ea3b94620bf86377f216e83d54f82\" data-token-time=\"1776933991\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-392-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-392-field_1\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-392-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-392-field_1-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-392-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-392-field_2\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-392-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-392-field_2-error\" required><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-392-field_4-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"4\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-392-field_4\" >Message Email Name<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-392-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-392-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-392-field_3\">Comment or Message<\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-392-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-392-field_3-error\" ><\/textarea><\/div><script>\n\t\t\t\t( function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tconst style = document.createElement( 'style' );\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle.appendChild( document.createTextNode( '#wpforms-392-field_4-container { position: absolute !important; 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