If you are interested in seeing our Club in action, we will be doing a demonstration on Friday 19 July at The Atrium, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Victoria University of Wellington, 139 Vivian Street. We will be there from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
The demonstration is part of the Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition: The Spirit of Budō: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts.
For more information about the exhibition visit the Embassy of Japan website.
We regularly run introduction courses, however you can join the Tuesday and Wednesday evening beginner classes at any time.
Keep updated on Meetup for the next specific introduction course, pop in and see us at the Dojo to give it a go or contact us directly about joining classes at any time.
Venue
2 Bell Rd, Brooklyn, Wellington
With: Nobuo Takase Shihan 7 Dan, Auckland, New Zealand
Guest instructor: Takeshi Yamashima Shihan 7 Dan, Tokyo, Japan
Cost
Full seminar early bird before 28 February 2019 and International – $180
Full seminar after 28 February 2019 – $220
Day rates for Saturday or Sunday – $120
Bank payments
Account Name: Wellington Aikido Club
Account Bank: BNZ
Account Number: 02-0500-0590959-00
Reference: Always include your name and seminar details as a reference so the deposit can be tracked.
Dinner
Sat 30 March, 7pm
Location tba
Please register via our online form
Beat the winter blues with Aikido. Please join us for our annual open day demonstrations where you’ll learn about Aikido and experience this unique martial art first hand.
Sign up on Saturday and train for free all of August, kids will get the term for half price. Bargain!
10:00-10:10am
Warm up: Before each practice we make sure we’re all warm and ready to go.
10:10-10:20am
Welcome to Open day: Learn about Aikido and what makes it a very special martial art form. Our senior instructors will tell you a bit about Aikido’s origins and history as well as some of the key principles which are the foundation of Aikido.
10:20 -10:35am
Aikido demonstration 1: Our instructors will demonstrate Aikido techniques in a dynamic style.
10:35 -10:45am
Aikido weapons demonstration: Learn about Japanese weapons and how they are used when practicing Aikido.
10:45 -10:55am
Kids class demo: A short demonstration of our popular juniors class
10:55 – 11:05am
Break: Time to take a breather and enjoy some hot coffee and tea.
11:05-11:15am
Aikido demonstration 2: Our instructors will demonstrate Aikido techniques in a dynamic style.
11:15am-12:00pm
Aikido seminar and open mat: Join us and give Aikido a try. You will not be disappointed. All levels and ages are welcome!
Venue: 2 Bell Rd, Wellington
Time:
9am – 2:30pm Saturday & 9am – 2:30pm Sunday.
There won’t be a lunch break, instead we will be taking short breaks in between sessions.
Please be on time and ready on the mat by 9am.
Cost: Full weekend $50 or one day $40
The examination is only a small part of the seminar. Everyone is welcome to attend the seminar whether you are grading or not. Please note, there is a seminar attendance fee and a separate grading examination fee.
Please register for the seminar via our online form
As always there will be a proficiency test before grading. Once you have been approved to grade you will need to register & pay online via the Auckland Shinryukan website.
Please ensure you have paid your annual membership fee before registering.
Please complete the Grading application form if you are invited to grade and pay your fees one week before grading day at the latest!
