Aikido – first 3 lessons free
Train locally at one of our New Zealand dojos.
Already active? Lift, run, cycle, train martial arts – or just move well? Aikido will challenge you in ways most training doesn’t.
What is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese martial art focused on balance, timing, and efficient movement under pressure.
It’s non-competitive, but make no mistake – it’s demanding. Good aikido rewards body awareness, coordination, and calm decision-making.
Aikido Shinryukan students train under New Zealand’s only 8th Dan practitioner, Shihan Nobuo Takase.
What you’ll develop:
- Advanced balance and coordination
- Whole-body movement and joint control
- Calm, controlled response under pressure
- Practical self-defence based on leverage, not strength
- Longevity – training that supports your body long-term
If you already train, aikido will refine what you’ve built.
Aikido Shinryukan has 7 dojos in Auckland and a dojo in Hamilton, Cambridge, Tauranga, Gisborne, Wellington, Nelson, Motueka, Christchurch, Rangiora, Dunedin and Alexandra.
Why the first 3 lessons are free
Aikido isn’t something you “get” in one class.
Three sessions lets you:
- Train properly, not just observe
- Feel how technique works against resistance
- Decide if this kind of challenge is for you
No pressure. No obligation.
We have dojos all over New Zealand – find your nearest one below.
Your first classes
- Wear comfortable training clothes
- Train at your own pace – intensity comes from precision, not speed
- Experienced instructors who understand athletes and beginners alike
- Adults of all ages and fitness levels on the mat
You’ll be working – mentally and physically – from day one.
Aikido is a good fit if you
- Already train and want a deeper skillset
- Want self-defence without ego or aggression
- Care about movement quality, not just output
- Are already thinking long-term about strength, mobility, and control
Ready to try something different?
Your first 3 lessons are free. Find your nearest dojo below and step on the mat: