Accessibility
Standards
Pinner Aikido Club is committed to website accessibility and this website has been built in line with accessibility best practice, and to meet the aims of the Level Two (AA) recommendations made by the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (version 1.0), and some of those from Level Three (AAA). Whilst we would like to say this is categorically so it is a judgment call; many guidelines are intentionally vague and can not be tested automatically.
We have strived to make all pages on this site validate as XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
Layout
Cascading style sheets (CSS) are used in this site to separate content from the display. The CSS contains positioning, layout, font, colours and style information for the entire web site.
Separating style from content makes life very easy for visitors who prefer to view only the content of a web page, or to modify the content. As a result screen reader users can use the screen reader's navigation key to get around the site.
Access Keys
Access Keys are keyboard shortcuts that give a keyboard or screen-reader user quick and easy access to all of the most important areas of the site.
You can use the following Access Keys to navigate around our site
| Access Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | Go to accessibility help information, including details of Access Keys |
| 1 | 'Skip to main content' link |
| 2 | Go to Sitemap |
| 3 | Go to Pinner Aikido Club home page |
| 4 | Go to Aikido section |
| 5 | Go to Club Info section |
| 6 | Go to FAQ section |
| 7 | Go to Media section |
| 8 | Go to our Contact details |
How to use Access Keys in your browser
| Browser | What to do |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) | Hold down the 'Alt' key, press the number of the Access Key, release both keys, then press 'Enter' |
| Firefox (PC) | Hold down the 'Shift' and 'Alt' keys and press the number of the Access Key |
| Safari (Mac) | Hold down the 'Ctrl' and press the number of the Access Key |
Please note: Your browser may or may not support Access Keys.
Making text larger
In Internet Explorer 6:
- Open the 'View' menu with the mouse or by pressing 'Alt' + 'V'
- Select the 'Text Size' option with the mouse or by pressing 'X'
- Choose your preferred text size with the mouse or by using the up and down arrow keys to select it and pressing 'Enter'.
The text on our website should now have changed to reflect the size you have chosen.
In Internet Explorer 7:
In this version of Internet Explorer a zoom feature is included which allows you to enlarge the whole browser window.
To do this, press 'Ctrl' + '+' to increase the zoom and 'Ctrl' + '-' to decrease the zoom.
You can also change the text size on our site by following these steps:
- Open the 'Page' menu with the mouse or by pressing 'Alt' + 'P'
- Select the 'Text Size' option with the mouse or by pressing 'X'
- Choose your preferred text size by clicking on it or by using the up and down arrow keys to select it and then press 'Enter'.
The text on our website should now have changed to reflect the size you have chosen.
In Firefox:
- Open the 'View' menu with the mouse or by pressing 'Alt' and 'V' at the same time
- Select the 'Text Size' option with the mouse or by pressing 'Z'
- Increase or decrease the text size using the up and down arrows and pressing 'Enter'.
You can also change the text size by pressing 'Ctrl' and '+' to increase and 'Ctrl' + '-' to decrease. 'Ctrl' + '0' restores the default 'normal' size.
Text contrast
We have checked the site's font and background color combination against the different colour blindness conditions and ensured that all information is still clear.
Tabbing around a web page
You can use the tab key to navigate around our website pages.
Using the 'Tab' key on a web page will select the next link on the page. You can tab repeatedly to get to the required link. You can move backwards through links by pressing 'Shift' + 'Tab' at the same time.
The selected link is highlighted by a dotted border around the link. Once your chosen link is highlighted, use the 'Enter' key on your keyboard to trigger it.
Title text
Where feasible, title text has been used.
Images
All images used on this site include descriptive attributes. Purely decorative graphics include empty alt attributes.
Aikido is a modern Japanese Martial Art and is very different from disciplines such as Karate, Kick Boxing, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, BJJ, Kempo and Krav Maga where there is emphasis on kicking, punching or wrestling.
Aikido is an extremely efficient self defence (also as Self-Defence Women London) system utilising balance-taking and posture-breaking movements to achieve joint locks, pins and throws. It contains elements of Ju Jitsu, Kendo, Judo and other budo.
Aikido Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening at our Harrow dojo, and Thursday evening at our Pinner dojo in NW London. Pinner Aikido Club London is a part of the Kai Shin Kai International Traditional Aikido Association (KSK), which is a member of the Aikido Alliance.
Aikido is essentially a non-violent Martial art system that encourages the avoidance of confrontation and harmony with an aggressor. The classes are well attended with Aikido students always on the mat and aimed at all levels, from beginner to advanced but everyone is welcome to come along regardless of fitness or experience.
Our Aikido students work at their own pace during the training sessions and no one is forced into doing anything they are not comfortable with.
Pinner Aikido Club in London can help you achieve self-defense skills, self-esteem, confidence, and fitness. Most of all though, our classes are fun.
You do not have to be competitive or naturally athletic to take part in the Aikido class. Learning Aikido is about self-improvement and self-confidence.
Regardless of your size, body type and current level of physical ability or disability. If you are looking for a healthier, more confident way of life, then the modern art of Aikido may well be for you.