Membership Application

• We encourage people who are interested in taking up martial arts to visit a variety of aikido dojo (training hall) and martial arts in order to make an informed evaluation of which one is best for you. Please see our FAQ re “I am new to martial arts. What are the differences between the martial arts?”
• Traditionally in Japan, the dojo community is a group of people (members) who come together and support the dojo to which they belong.
• The traditional martial artist does not pay fees in exchange for a service. The fees provide a place for training and a way to show gratitude for the training received. You cannot buy the technique.
• Being a member of a traditional dojo gives you access to participate in classes, seminars and special member events. Thus membership in Aikido Yoshinkai ACT (AYACT) is very different from a gym, sports club or other similar associations.
• AYACT accepts applications for membership from adults but we reserve the right to decline an application.
• We accept applications for membership for children. However, each case will be determined on its merits and we reserve the right to decline an application for membership by/for a person younger than 18 years old.
• If you have a medical condition that may affect your ability to train with us, please consult your doctor before you seek to train with us. If you have a medical condition, please provide a medical certificate supporting your membership application before you train with us.
• We understand that people’s priorities change over time and you may not be in a position to practise as often as you would like in which case, it would be courteous if you discuss your circumstances with us so we can explore options. And should you decide to leave AYACT, you would be welcome to return to the dojo in future if you left on good terms.
• Should you decide to sever your relationship with AYACT or Yoshinkan Aikido completely, it is customary to return your AYACT membership card, AYACT badge, grading certificate, coloured belt, etc to the dojo.

Changes to Dojo routines due to Covid19

The ACT Government has relaxed restrictions due to the covid virus and enabled martial arts training to resume. 

The covid virus has changed our community generally and our training environment. There is still much that we do not know or understand about the virus, so AYACT will be conservative and prudent when managing the health and safety risks in our training activities.

To train in our Dojo, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid. If it is the first time that you are on the mat with us, please bring evidence of your current vaccination(s). However we do understand that some people may be exempted from vaccination, in which case, please discuss with me.

The wearing of face masks is optional.

Hand sanitisers are available in the Dojo (and the senior centre).

Wishing you all the best and stay healthy.

Please call Tom (0477 689 448) if you wish to discuss further.

Application for AYACT membership: Application Form

Information about: Getting Started