Aikido Shinryukan

Our aikidoka had an incredible time on the mat during today's Women's Workshop! Sessions were thought-provoking, energetic and reminded us to keep 'pulling toffee'. Thank you to Claudia Hill and Danielle van Strien for your instruction, and to those from other clubs who made the effort to attend. The atmosphere in the dojo was magic. See you all next time!

A great seminar celebrating Aiki Kai Australia's 60th Anniversary. A lovely atmosphere on and off the mats.

Many thanks to everyone involved!

Congratulations to all !

Virtual version of the group photo for the 60th Anniversary International Connection Winter School.

Hardcopies to come.

Thank you for a great weekend, Andrew and the team at Aikido Melbourne West, and also to Claudia Hill Sensei for attending and teaching. Grading went well with some great Aikido on show - well done all!

Last weekend was the Hamilton & Cambridge grading at the Hamilton Dojo. Great turnout and some really good aikido on show - well done everyone and thank you to Sarah Baker Sensei for the instruction.

Jeffrey Robinson Sensei will be teaching this Tuesday - come along for a nice, flowing session and work on your technique. All welcome.

A huge thank you to Alex Pearson Sensei for flying up from the Deep South and delivering an amazing workshop yesterday. Alex demonstrated his teaching chops with a well structured and paced 4 hour session that had something for everyone - from Gokyu to Godan.

We look forward to the next session Alex Pearson!

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶
Saturday 6 June | Shinryukan Hombu Dojo, Mt Eden

We're welcoming Alex Pearson, 6th Dan, for a special workshop at Hombu Dojo.

Alex started his Aikido journey in 1987 at the Papakura Dojo, earning his Shodan in 1992. He went on to train internationally – including time at Hombu Dojo in Tokyo and in Edinburgh – before returning to New Zealand to instruct at Papakura and Pukekohe. Since 2005 he has served as chief instructor of the Alexandra Dojo in Central Otago.

This workshop goes back to basics in the best possible sense – exploring the why behind our practice. Alex's sessions will look at purposeful, mindful movement as nage, staying centred without being distracted by uke, and how each student can develop their own individual style.

Whether you're a beginner finding your feet or a senior student refining your practice, this is a workshop worth travelling for.