Joining Shudokan Aikido Association (SAA)
Starting September 1, 2009, membership in SAA is required to practice regularly at Yuwakan. This (annually-renewed) membership allows one to test in the art, which means getting colored belts, all the way to various levels of black belt.
Upon payment of $25 annual fee, a membership booklet will be provided where seminars may be recorded; also a membership card will be provided verifying current membership. This fee, as well as testing fees, is used to pay for (shared) expenses related to bring various instructors from all over the world to teach seminars, to promote aikido, and to pay any Association-related dues and expenses.
Payment Options
You may "Subscribe" to monthly automatic payments of $75 each ($5 less than $80 monthly fee, if paid by check or cash). You may "Unsubscribe" any time, however, a 15-day courtesy notice is requested. Choose Subscribe under "regular members" at right.
If you are a bonafide student (proof required), family member of regular member, or a senior citizen (60+ years), you may "Subscribe" to monthly automatic payments of $65 each ($15 less than $80 monthly fee, if paid by check or cash). You may "Unsubscribe" any time, however, a 15-day courtesy notice is requested. Choose Subscribe under "discount members" at right.
You may join the association by paying an annual fee of $25 using PayPal.
For more substantial discount, an option to pay for three months at one time is available - it is $195 per 3 months, coming to $65 per month ($15 discount compared to the regular monthly fee of $80). This is a substantial discount and less than many other dojos charge. We want to encourage you to think of aikido as a long-term practice, as a "DO", or way of life. Please note that there are no refunds for any reason, so plan wisely if you choose this option. Also, such discounts are not available to "discount members", paying $65/month, as they are already getting a discount.