We are sad to announce the passing of Bill Wickstead Sensei, 6th Dan, at the age of 93. Bill-Sensei was one of the great personalities of Aikido in New Zealand. His family will be holding a private service for Bill-Sensei, … Continued
Once every 4 years the International Aikido Federation (IAF) hosts an international congress in Japan, where aikidoka from all over the world gather to train under sensei from the Aikikai Hombu Dojo. This year this congress is being hosted again, … Continued
Shihan Nobuo Takase and Aikido Shinryukan would like to congratulate the following people for successfully passing the Auckland Regional Grading Examinations. Kyu grading certificates will be presented by Shihan Takase during the General Class on Saturday 12th December ’15 between … Continued
To celebrate the 46th Anniversary Aikido Shinryukan International Gasshuku we have organised a commemorative T-shirt for the occasion. The T-shirts are of high quality material (American Standard brand) non-shrink with screen printing produced here in NZ that’s guaranteed not to … Continued
The Shinryukan Ramarama Dojo will be hosting a seminar with Shihan Nobuo Takase 7th Dan on the 26th & 27th September.
On Saturday 18th July ’15 Shihan Nobuo Takase will present the Kyu grading certificates to successful applicants of the Auckland Regional Grading Examinations held on the 6th June ’15. Members wishing to receive their certificate are asked to attend training during the General Class at Hombu Dojo from … Continued
Our next ‘Gentle introduction to Aikido’ classes are scheduled. The classes run over 3 Saturdays and are designed to show the basics of Aikido in a friendly, relaxed way so that you can how much fun it is. Next courses: … Continued
Term 4 will begin on Tuesday 14th October. From Term 4, the hours for children’s classes on Saturdays will change. Instead of having two classes, from 8.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m., we’ll combine those classes back into a single class … Continued
This years Aikido Junior Fun Day will be held at Auckland Hombu Dojo the 21st September at 16 Aberfoyle Street Mt Eden. Activities will commence from 11am until 2pm with lunch and refreshments provided.
The end of year regional grading examinations and seminar timetable are as follows… 11 October Wellington – 18 October Dunedin – 19 October Alexandra – 1 & 2 November Christchurch – 15 November Rangiora – 16 November Nelson, Motueka – … Continued