First 3 Aikido lessons free
Train locally at one of our New Zealand dojos.
Beginners welcome – no experience or fitness required.
What is Aikido?
Aikido is a Japanese martial art focused on balance, movement and calm control.
It’s practised by children and adults of all ages and does not involve competition or aggression.
Aikido Shinryukan students are guided by New Zealand’s only 8th Dan practitioner – Shihan Nobuo Takase.
Training improves:
- Balance and coordination
- Confidence and awareness
- Calm under pressure
- Practical self-defence skills
You don’t need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start.
Aikido Shinryukan has 7 dojos in Auckland and a dojo in Hamilton, Cambridge, Tauranga, Gisborne, Wellington, Nelson, Motueka, Christchurch, Rangiora, Dunedin and Alexandra.
Why we offer the first 3 lessons free
Most people need more than one class to understand what aikido is about.
Having the first 3 lessons free lets you:
- Train properly, not just watch
- Get comfortable on the mat
- Decide if aikido is right for you
No pressure. No obligation.
We have dojos all over New Zealand – find your nearest one below.
Your first classes
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Train at your own pace
- Friendly, experienced instructors
- Adults of all ages on the mat
You’ll be guided through the basics and supported throughout.
Who Aikido suits
- Adults returning to movement
- People wanting self-defence without aggression
- Those looking for focus, balance, and longevity
- Beginners who don’t enjoy gyms or competitive sport
Ready to try Aikido?
Your first 3 lessons are free – just select your nearest dojo below: