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National Aikido Association of Australia

       

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Doshu (World head of Aikikai Aikido), Ueshiba Moriteru, teaching at an Aiki Kai Australia national event


Current
Events



Easter Training

Alice Springs 28-31 March

Botterill Shihan 7th Dan

The annual Easter Camp training weekend is on again in Alice Springs. Robert Botterill Shihan 7th Dan will be instructing at the camp. This will be a great weekend of training and social events in the Red Centre of Australia. See MORE for details.



Thinking of Visiting Hombu Dojo?

                   Contact us first!
Hombu dojo has changed the way they accept foreign students who wish to train there for short periods of time.


News & 
Information


Aiki Kai Australia Hierarchy & the Member Protection Policy (MPP)

An important update for all members has been released by The Aiki Kai Australia Technical and Teaching Committee (TTC). All Members are encouraged to read this notice MORE...


Ray Oldman Promoted to 7th Dan

After 52 years of continuous training, Oldman Shihan achieved the rank of 7th Dan in January 2024. ‘Uncle Ray’ Sensei, as he’s better known, serves as an inspiration to us all. He teaches regularly at Clifton Hill dojo, and is present at most Special Days and TTC weekends in Victoria. MORE...


Joseph Giovinazzo Sensei
recently graded to 5th Dan. 

For many years, Giovinazzo Sensei has been actively involved in Aiki Kai National Summer Schools overseeing logistics of the dojo set up and organising social events. 

Contributing his time and skills to Aiki Kai is something that Giovinazzo Sensei sees as an important part of his aikido training and commitment to Aiki Kai Australia. Known to love a social gathering, Giovinazzo Sensei whole heartedly enjoys these events for connecting with his fellow aikidoka on and off the matMORE...


Aiki Kai Australia launched its national attendance app at Summer School in early 2023. The new app allows for all dojos to log the daily attendance of every AKA student plus attendance at state and national events! 

What's more it allows everyone to see their own training record and even supplies a personal report of how many training days each student has accrued since their last grading. Go here for more details of how to download the app plus PDF and video guides on how to use it.


Summer School 2024
Dan grade promotions

1st degree blackbelt:       
Camille Berthelier (NT)

Borath En (VIC)

2nd degree blackbelt:            
Ferran Barbena-Pous (VIC)
Dominique Perrotin (QLD)

Yusuke Sato (VIC)

3rd degree blackbelt:           
Slava Barouline (ACT)

Chris Bligh (QLD)

Chris Jones (TAS)
Mark McLaughlin (NT)

Lance Wilson (TAS)

Promotions at Kagamibiraki:


5th degree blackbelt:

Joseph Giovinazzo (VIC)

7th degree blackbelt:

Ray Oldman (VIC)



INTRODUCTION
TO AIKIDO


View still images and illustrations of the various pins & grips we use



Need Aikido training items?


Australia's only range of
AIKIDO UNIFORMS 

Available in both
premium & standard weave



We stock a full range of items to equip a new student with everything they need for Aikido training, at very reasonable prices.

Low-cost Uniform for Kids
NOW AVAILABLE


Due to the rapidly rising numbers of children joining our classes across the country, we have made available a low-cost, beginners uniform for the smaller kids. Check it out in our Shop. They can be easily mailed anywhere across Australia!


What is 
Aikido?


The Japanese martial art of Aikido is a comprehensive system of throwing, joint-locking and pinning techniques based on a philosophy of non-aggression. Aiki Kai Australia is an association based on the style of a traditional Japanese martial school.

Aikido is not a sport

HOW TO JOIN AIKIDO


Aikido has many physical and psychological benefits. The versatility of the art makes it ideal for students of all ages.

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      KIDS 
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Aikido really does try to train without the over use of physical strength, which is the reason why males and females can work together equally.

When joining a martial school the student takes on a completely different attitude to exercise than if you were joining a gym.





AIKIDO MORAL CODE


Aikido is a Way

There is commitment and there is obligation
Do not abuse or misuse the art of Aikido
Study carefully, honestly and humbly
Respect your seniors 
Take care of your juniors 
                                   Seiichi Sugano 8th Dan

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