Question: Do I need to be physically fit to do Aikido?
Answer:
No, Aikido can be practised at any level of fitness. Students work at their own pace and what's important is that they enjoy their activity.
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.
