Question: How long will I have to train to get black belt?
Answer:
This really depends on how often you train and how quickly you can learn the technical syllabus. Gradings are held every 6 months within the London Aikido Dojo and if you were to pass every grading it could take as little as 3 years.
Question: Is Aikido a practical form of self defence?
Answer:
Most Aikido techniques practised in the dojo are designed to condition the body, although they do have a martial aspect it takes time to develop these skills. Aikido as a means of self-defence is most effective at the higher levels of training.



