Dojo Membership
MEMBERSHIP TO THE DOJO
The dojo offers instruction to two types of students: Active Members and Dojo Visitors.
Active Members have the responsiblity to:
- Pay dues monthly by either ACH, or credit/debit automated billing
- Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the dojo
- Help support and attend seminar and workshop events
- Participate in community events sponsored by the dojo, and
- Make yourself available for testing preparation needed by fellow students.
Dojo Visitors are expected to:
- Pay mat fees per visit
- Abide by dojo rules
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Contribute to the cleanup before and after each class attended
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
In return for their commitment to the dojo, Active Members are permitted to:
- test for rank during annual testing events
- have their own name plate on the nafudakake (member board)
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participate in special events such as:
- dojo workshops
- charitable events sponsored by the dojo, and
- aikido demonstrations to promote the school
- access to the CFA web site for private aikido content such as: class videos, instructional videos, and aikido related articles not publicly accessible.
- receive discounts on CFA promotional items (t-shirts, DVD's, uniforms, training weapons, etc.)
Member Hiatuses
The dojo realizes that life circumstances can sometimes interfere with students' ability to practice. Those students who take planned breaks from training will remain dojo members for the term of six calendar months. Students are welcomed to return to the dojo at any time. However, active membership will expire after the six month lapse in training at the dojo.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DUES
The main purpose of the dojo is to spread the ideals and practice of aikido. Membership training fees maintain the dojo and provide a positive environment for students to practice. By paying training fees each month, every student contributes to the school and supports their teachers and fellow students. As a member organization, the dojo does not require students to commit to long-term contracts. But on-going support and commitment from each student is vital to our existence and prosperity.
