Dear 46th Anniversary Participants, A message of appreciation from Shihan Toshiharu Sawada from Kimori Dojo, Nagoya and Shihan Nobuo Takase of Aikido Shinryukan, Both Shihan would like to express their enjoyment and gratitude to everyone who attended this year’s 46th … Continued
The next Gentle Introduction to Aikido course will commence on Thursday the 7th of April 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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