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Aikido Tenshindo Open Day on Saturday 4 August 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm

open day schedule

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!

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2018 Junior classes during Terms 2 and 3

  • Term 2: 30 April to 9 July
  • Classes will continue through the holiday break 9 to 23 July at the usual times on Mondays and Thursdays 5pm – 5:50pm.
  • Term 3: 23 July to 30 September
  • If you pay for both term 2 and 3 you get to train through the holiday break for free.

Junior class fees:

Please remember to pay the training fees into the Club account 02-0500-0590959-00

  • $90 per term for the first child, $50 for any additional sibling, or
  • $10 for individual classes
  • Reference: Junior class
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Junior classes will continue through the April term break

Junior Term dates:

  • Term 1 finishes on Friday 13 April, Term 2 starts Monday 30 April.
  • Classes will continue through the holiday on Mondays and Thursdays 5pm – 5:50pm.
  • The training fee for the two week holiday is covered by the $90 term rate.
  • The first two classes are free if you are new and want to try out.

Junior class fees:

Please remember to pay the training fees into the Club account 02-0500-0590959-00

  • $90 per term for the first child, $50 for any additional sibling, or
  • $10 for individual classes
  • Reference: Junior class
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Holiday timetable

Dojo Xmas closure

Our official Xmas break is from Saturday 23 December 2017 to Sunday 7 January 2018.

As always, some people will continue to train over the break during the regular timetable hours, so just check with the individuals who are still around during the holidays.

Junior classes

The final day of training for Junior classes which will also conclude Term 4 is on Thursday 14 December 2017. We will then be taking a 5 week summer holiday break.

Junior classes will restart for Term 1 on Monday 22 January 2018.

Please remember to pay the training fees into the Club account 02-0500-0590959-00

  • $90 per term for the first child, $50 for any additional sibling, or
  • $10 for individual classes
  • Reference: Junior class

You can find more information about payments on our website.

Fees

Please pay your training fees on time. If you pay per month the payment should go into the Club account at the start of the month for that month.

All the information about fees and payments can be found on our website.

Seminars

Our next seminar will be with Aaron McConnell (5th Dan) from Kimori Dojo, Nagoya, Japan on 10 & 11 February 2018.
Please register online if you are planning to attend.

More information about upcoming seminars can be found on our website.

2018 Annual Shinryukan Membership fee

The 2018 Annual Shinryukan Membership fee will be due soon and should be paid by the end of January 2018.

Please pay the $40 fee for 2018 directly and online with Hombu Dojo in Auckland.

Any questions, talk to your seniors. See you on the mat!

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Junior classes – New!

We are pleased to announce the addition of junior classes to our training schedule, starting in October on every Monday and Thursday 5:00-5:50pm.

During October school holidays:

  • Days: Mondays 2 & 9 October, Thursdays 5 & 12 October
  • Time: 5:00-5:50pm
  • Cost: introductory offer – Koha donation
  • Age: 7-14 years

During Term 4:

  • Start: Monday 16 October, then every Monday & Thursday during term
  • Time: 5:00pm – 5:50pm
  • Cost: $90 per term for the first child, $50 for any additional sibling
  • Age: 7-14 years

Please contact us if you need further information or view our timetable here.

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