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HOW TO JOIN
Joining is easy. Newcastle Aikido encourages new students to take up beginners' packages to help reduce costs and firm-up your commitment.
NEW PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO VISIT THE DOJO AND WATCH A CLASS BEFORE SIGNING UP.
Fees are charged on a monthly basis in return for which you can attend as many classes as you Have the time and energy to attend.
JOINING FEES
It costs adults $110 to join. This annual fee covers your insurance and membership fee. The children's joining fee is $90.
Beginners pay $90 per month and may attend any of the beginners' classes.
Regular students pay $130 per month.
Iaido students pay $40 on top of their regular fees.
Children pay $75 ( 7-14 year olds) or $85 (15-17 year olds) per month.
FEES & BEGINNERS' PACKAGES:
Beginners packages are a good way to get started - it encourages commitment and will save you some money. The packages includes a free Keigogi (training uniform), membership/insurance, and 3 months worthy of training.
The Beginners package allows the student to attend beginners classes as well as sword training and Zazen meditation so they can get a taste of all of the classes offered at Saku Shin Kan dojo. This can be up to 13 sessions a week and after three months the student will have a well-informed appreciation of the training.
We also have 6 & 12 month packages offering discounts to regular students or those keen to sign up to a longer-term commitment.
Beginners' Packages:
3 mths: $380 (save $90)
6 mths: $700 (save $160)
1 year: $1,300 (save $350)
Concession Packages:
3 mth: $380
6 mth: $620 (save $150)
1 year$1,170 (save $200)
ALL FEES:
Joining/Insurance Fees (per 12 months)
Adult M/Ship & Insurance: $110.00
Junior M/Ship & Insurance: $90.00
Monthly Fees:
Concession: $100.00
Beginner: $90.00
Regular: $130.00
7yo-14yo: $75.00
15yo-17yo: $85.00
Iaido: $95.00 (or + $40)
Zazen: $30.00
KeigoGi/Aikidogi/Gi (Uniforms):
Size 00: $70.00
Size 1,2: $75.00
Size 3,4,5: $85.00
Size 6,7: $90.00
Belts: $20.00
Other Merchandise:
Badges: $6.00
Bokken: $55.00
Jyo: $50.00
Zafu: $65.00
Iaido Obi: $110.00