2026 Grading Schedule

Aikido Shinryukan 2026 Grading Schedule.

Some dates still to be advised – please keep an eye on this page for any updates.

All students are encouraged to attend gradings in different regions – always a great opportunity to train with different people under the instruction of senior instructors.

Mid-Year 2026

Beijing/Tianjin 11–12 April Takase Shihan
Guiyang 18–19 April Takase Shihan
Wellington 9 May Takase Shihan
Auckland Region 16 May Takase Shihan
Dunedin TBC Alex Pearson Sensei
Rangiora TBC Chris Clarke Sensei
Nelson & Motueka TBC Cornelia Baumgartner Sensei and Peter Raharuhi Sensei
Taupo & Tauranga TBC Alan Wade Shihan
Christchurch 28 June Andrew Williamson Shihan and Irene Williamson Shihan
Hamilton TBC TBC
Brisbane 29–31 May Takase Shihan
Melbourne 3–5 July Takase Shihan

 

End-of-Year 2026

Brisbane 26–27 September Andrew Williamson Shihan and Irene Williamson Shihan
Noumea 30 September to 7 October Takase Shihan
Dunedin 10 October Takase Shihan
Auckland 31 October Takase Shihan
Rangiora 7 November Takase Shihan
Nelson & Motueka 8 November Takase Shihan
Christchurch 8 November Andrew Williamson Shihan and Irene Williamson Shihan
Tauranga & Taupo 21 November Takase Shihan
Wellington TBC Shigeeda Sensei
Gisborne TBC Alan Wade Shihan