2020/21 Yudansha Promotions

2020/21 Promotions Although 2020 had it’s number of interruptions, Aikido Shinryukan congratulates the following members that have received their internationally recognised yudansha (black belt) promotions. Great work and well done everyone! Godan Wayne Nahi – Waitakere Dojo, Auckland Sarah Baker … Continued


Upcoming: Summer Workshop

Starting off the new year the right way with a joint workshop on Saturday 13 February 2021, one week before the Auckland Regional Grading Examinations! Shihan Nobuo Takase will be joined by guest instructors; Ramarama Dojo Cho Sarah Baker 5 … Continued


Auckland Regional Grading Examination Sat 20 Feb ’21

An additional grading examination in 2021 will be held on Saturday 20 February.   This will give the opportunity for Kyu and Dan members to meet prerequisite training time required for their examinations.   Please ensure you speak to your … Continued


Merry Christmas from Aikido Shinryukan

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from myself and Barbara and the team. Hope you all have a safe New Year celebration and we’re looking forward to seeing you all back on the mat in 2021.





2021 Aikido Shinryukan Examination & Seminar Schedule

Please find below the 2021 Examinations & Seminar Schedule including Public Holidays. *NB (Hombu Dojo classes will run as normal, children’s classes will not be held during public holidays)   JANUARY ’21 Hombu Dojo Starts Training 2021 – Wed 6 … Continued


Aikido Shinryukan 51 International Gasshuku

Dear Aikido Friends, 2021 will see Aikido Shinryukans 51st Annual Gasshuku held on 5, 6, 7 March 2021, located at Avondale College Gymnasium (entry via 203 Rosebank Rd). Shinryukan Hombu Dojo is proud to host the annual gathering, with Shihan … Continued


2020 Aikido Shinryukan Examination & Seminar Schedule

Please find below the 2020 Examinations & Seminar Schedule.   JAPAN DAY Sun 9th February – ASB Showgrounds Greenlane   50th ANNIVERSARY Fri 6th to Sun 8th March   Christchurch Sun 5th April Ramarama Workshop TBA   BEIJING SEMINAR TBA … Continued