Class Times
Classes are generally held on the following times while UT classes are in session:
Beginning Class: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Intermediate Advanced Class: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sunday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
During the times when UT classes are not in session we have “short hours”. Generally during short hours classes are held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday and 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday. During short hours Sunday classes might be cancelled; if not they are typically held in the Rec Sports Building (RSC), room 1132, depending upon schedules and attendance. Announcements regarding class schedules will be made prior to the beginning of short hours.
Location
Classes are held in Belmont 904. Belmont hall is located in the western part of the stadium.
Registration:
If you are a UT student: no registration is required.
Everyone else: please sign up on the UT Informal Classes website. To find the listing for the Aikido Class click “view classes”, accept terms, then either search by location “Belmont Hall” or advanced search by keyword “aikido”.
Uniforms
Uniforms (also called a “Gi”) are recommended but not required. You will avoid minor scrapes and mat burns if you cover your elbows and knees, which the uniforms do nicely. Aikido dojos traditionally use standard, white Judo or Karate-style uniforms. These are available at local sporting goods stores or over the internet. Budovideos.com has good prices and selection, and offers UT Aikido Club members a 10% discount. Use the coupon code UTAIKIDO. You can also use the coupon code for anything else on their website.
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