Isshinkai Membership - Join from this page!

Which Type of Isshinkai Membership?

Click the button for the type of Membership that suits your participation.

Adult Membership £35

This is for people resident in the UK, over the age of 18, and practising either through Virtual Dojo Sessions online or at one of our real-world physical dojos, or for those just attending seminars or courses. New Members are invited to join, so get in touch if you’re interested. You could think of Membership as a kind of licence that gives access to a number of benefits including eligibility for Isshinkai club membership, registration, grading, and attendance of seminars at our headquarters dojo, Isshinkan. Most importantly, it’s a prerequisite to having a “Sensei”, a person qualified to look out for you on your journey, answer your questions, lead you forwards beyond your current horizons and consider your development and well-being as you progress. Each Member is the protagonist of her or his own journey, and it is always “up to you”. Having a good Sensei is like having a powerful ally who will let you learn, and help if asked. Don’t forget to ask.

International Membership £40

A Membership for people around the world who like what Isshinkai stands for. Ideal for Virtual-Dojo Members who intend to practise in daily-life long-term and want to stay connected. Benefits include those of Adult Membership, and access to personal videotelephony coaching.

Isshinkai Patron £100

A Membership for people around the world who like what Isshinkai stands for and want to support it. Also ideal for Virtual-Dojo Members who intend to practise in daily life long-term and stay connected. Benefits include discounts on online courses and Experience Days, invitations to events and all the benefits of Adult or International Membership.

Teacher Membership

This is a membership exclusively for Isshinkai authorised Teachers; leading a class, club or Dojo within Isshinkai. Isshinkai Teachers start training after several years of Aikido training within Isshinkai. Isshinkai Teacher’s Training is an extensive formation in most cases taking upwards of 2 years to complete. A Teacher in Training may already be leading a Dojo and teaching regularly. A fully qualified Isshinkai Teacher has passed one of, if not the most, extensive and in-depth courses in Aikido.