Shihan Seizo Takimoto 7th Dan from Owari Aikikai visit.
Shihan Seizo Takimoto 7th Dan from Owari Aikikai (Nagoya) has visited both Hombu Dojo Auckland and Ramarama Dojo while on holiday for a week in New Zealand.
Other news
Passing of Bill Wickstead Sensei
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
Kimori Dojo 15th Anniversary Seminar
Toshiharu Sawada Shihan and Aikido Kimori Dojo are very happy to announce Kimori Dojo’s 15th anniversary seminar will be held on Saturday 23rd and Sunday the 24th of April 2016. They are very honoured to have the Dojo Cho of Aikikai … Continued
Aikido Motueka Waitangi Weekend Seminar 6th & 7th February ’16
Due to family circumstances the Aikido Motueka Seminar to be held over the Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 2016 with Aikido Shinryukan Sensei Simon Puffett 5th Dan has been cancelled. We do apologise for any inconvenience this may have … Continued
Gentle Introduction to Aikido Course Feb’16
The next Gentle Introduction to Aikido course will commence on Thursday the 4th of February and run for 3 consecutive weeks. Participants are asked to wear loose fitting track/athletic clothing. Dojo Location: 16 Aberfoyle Street, Mt Eden Auckland – see … Continued
Christmas Dojo Closures & New Year Re-Openings
Nobuo & Barbara Takase would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas holiday and a safe and prosperous New Year for 2016. Please find below the Christmas Dojo closures and New Year re-opening times throughout NZ and beyond. Auckland … Continued
46th Anniversary International Gasshuku Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March 2016
Come and join in on a wonderful three day opportunity to receive instruction from Shihan Nobuo Takase 7th Dan & international guest instructor Shihan Toshiharu Sawada 7th Dan from Kimori Dojo Nagoya Japan. Classes are taught in a relaxed and friendly environment … Continued
Taupo, Gisborne & Hasting Grading Examinations & Seminar
This weekend the 28th & 29th November Shihan Nobuo Takase will be traveling to Taupo for the joint Taupo, Gisborne & Hastings Grading Examinations & Seminar. The retreat Centre is located on 60 Acacia Heights Drive accessed from the turn-off to Marpara Road … Continued
46th Anniversary Gasshuku March 2016 ‘Early Bird Registrations Ending Soon’
Dear Aikido Friends, Just a little reminder regarding taking advantage of our ‘Early Bird Registration’ of $240 before it runs out on the 30th November ’15. Our Gasshuku’s have grown in recent years from 70-80 to over 150+ attendees, largely due to the international … Continued
Auckland Regional Examination Results & Kyu Certificate Presentation Hombu Dojo 12th Dec ’15
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