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 |
| Nelson & Motueka | 2 May | Cornelia Baumgartner Sensei and Peter Raharuhi Sensei |
| Wellington | 9 May | Takase Shihan |
| Auckland Region | 16 May | Takase Shihan |
| Dunedin | 16 May | Alex Pearson Sensei |
| Rangiora | TBC | Chris Clarke Sensei |
| Brisbane | 29–31 May | Takase Shihan |
| Taupo & Tauranga | 13 June | Alan Wade Shihan |
| Hamilton | 20 June | TBC |
| Christchurch | 28 June | Andrew Williamson Shihan and Irene Williamson 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 |
| Hamilton | 10 November | TBC |
| Tauranga & Taupo | 21 November | Takase Shihan |
| Wellington | TBC | Shigeeda Sensei |
| Gisborne | TBC | Alan Wade Shihan |