Established 1977 · Trysull, South Staffordshire
No competitions, no coloured belts, no beginners' course to wait for. Turn up to any class in loose clothing and start on your first night.
Where and when
All classes are open to seniors, age 16 and upwards. Beginners are welcome at every session — wear a t-shirt and jogging bottoms, and leave watches and jewellery at home.
| Monday | Seniors | 7:30pm – 9:00pm |
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| Tuesday | Seniors | 7:30pm – 9:00pm |
| Wednesday | Seniors | 7:30pm – 9:00pm |
| Friday | Seniors | 7:30pm – 9:00pm |
| Sunday | Seniors | 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Club news
Grading results, course dates, closures and the occasional curry night. The three most recent posts show here; everything else lives on the news page.
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Ji Gen Kan Dojo has moved to Trysull pavillion. classes will be on Tuesday evening 7:30pm to 9:00pm from 1st September 2024.
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New to Aikido
A t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms are fine. You won't need a gi until you decide to stay, and we sell them at cost when you do.
Aikido relies on timing and technique, not strength or fitness. An instructor or a senior grade will work with you directly for the whole session.
New starters get a four-week grace period. Train, see how you find it, and only take out membership if you want to carry on.
We follow the founder's traditional teaching. There are no tournaments and no coloured belts — the only competition is with yourself.
Fees
Gradings are free to members. Course fees are slightly higher than a normal class unless you're on the monthly scheme.
Train more than twice a week and it works out cheaper — every extra class that month is free, courses included.
Twelve equal payments a year, by cash, cheque or standing order.
Compulsory after the first four weeks. Includes insurance and your membership book.
Questions
Anyone. Aikido relies on technique rather than physical strength, so it suits men, women and children of all ages and builds.
No upper limit — we have students over 70 training regularly. Juniors normally start from age 8.
We don't have any. Every class accommodates beginners, so you're welcome to join whichever session suits you.
Two reasons. Coloured belts can breed jealousy between students, and they mean buying a new belt after every successful grading — an unnecessary cost.
They aren't skirts — they're overtrousers called hakama. Generally they're worn from 1st Dan upwards, though some students are awarded the right to wear one earlier.
Yes — bokken (sword), jo (staff) and tanto (knife). All wooden, and we don't permit any other kind.
Not at all. It's dojo etiquette — showing respect to each other, to the instructors and to O-Sensei. Everyone is welcome regardless of race or religion.
How long is a piece of string? Ask a high-ranking Dan grade and they'll tell you it's a goal you strive towards your entire life.
Get in touch
You're welcome to come along and watch a class before joining in — no need to arrange it first. If you'd rather ask something beforehand, give Brian a ring or drop us a line.