To commence practising the self defence techniques of Iwama Ryu Aikido you must have all of the below:

• A computer with internet connection (broadband or dial up), a recent version of Quicktime.  [System Requirements]
• At least one partner to train with.
• Each trainee will need to acquire a white judo or karate uniform.  [http://www.jols.com.au/| For a good supplier within Australia]  Please recommend reliable links for other countries.
• A minimum training mat area of 3M X 3M for each pair of trainees.  (We use closed cell neoprene mats in Melbourne which are 1M X 1M with  gig saw edges but there are other options.
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• Each trainee will need a boken and a jo (white oak sword and staff).  http://www.tozando.com/en/index.html for cheap good quality Iwama Boken, be careful to buy an Iwama Boken and Jo made from weapons grade Japanese white oak.
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To be able to do the initial white belt Stripe tests,  Kyu grade tests or have you technique(s) assessed by an instructor you will need access to a camcorder.