Upcoming Events

5-7 March 2010: New Zealand Aikikai 40th Anniversary Gasshuku
Aikido Shinryukan is celebrating its 40th Anniversary Gasshuku in March 2010. Nobuo Takase Shihan invites all past and
present members to come together and participate in this wonderful occasion.

This is an excellent opportunity for Aikido practitioners of all levels, to train with and experience first hand several world
renowned Aikido masters, who have dedicted their lives to Aikido.

Auckland, ASB Stadium Kohimarama. More informaton.

11-14 March 2010: Wellington Aikido Club Gasshuku
Wellington Aikido welcomes Toshiharu Sawada-Shihan (7th dan).This is an excellent opportunity for Aikido practitioners of all levels, to train with and experience first hand a well
renowned Aikido master.

Saturday, 13 March - 9:30am to 3:30pm - Kent Terrace Location
Sunday, 14 March - 9:30am to 2:30pm - Kent Terrace Location

Call for additional details.

(TBD) May 2010: Wellington Aikido Club Seminar and Grading
Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan), head of Aikido Shinryukan will teach and lead us through a day of training and grading.

Past Events

14 November 2009: Wellington Aikido Club Seminar and Grading
Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan), head of the Aikido Shinryukan led us through a day of training, learning and grading.

3-4 October 2009: Wellington Seminar with Yamashima Shihan (7th Dan)
Wellington Aikido Club hosted a seminar with Takeshi Yamashima Shihan of Tokyo, Japan. A long-time student of Seigo
Yamaguchi, Yamashima Shihan instructs at the Chiyoda-ku Aikikai, Minami Tanaka Dojo and Nerima Aikido Rengokai Dojo.

6 June 2009: Wellington Aikido Club Seminar and Grading
Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan), head of the Aikido Shinryukan led us through a day of training, learning and grading.

4-5 April 2009: Fire & Water, an Aikido Workshop with Alan Roberts
Alan Roberts (5th Dan), chief instructor of Aikido Auckland Seishinkan, visited Wellington Aikido Club for a weekend of training.

21-22 February 2009: Shinryukan Gasshuku in Auckland
Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan) and Aikido Shinryukan welcome ... Osawa Shihan ...
See http://aikidonewzealand/event.... for the details.

22 November 2008: Wellington Aikido Club Seminar and Grading
Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan), head of the Aikido Shinryukan led us through a day of training, learning and grading.

October 2008: International Aikikai Federation Gasshuku
The IAF conducted its international aikido conference in Tenabe, Japan. Several Kiwis attended, including
two of our Wellington students.

9-14 September 2008: Wellington Seminar with Yamashima Shihan (7th Dan)
Wellington Aikido Club hosted a seminar with Yamashima Shihan from Tokyo, Japan.
Yamashima Shihan is chief instructor for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police.

1-3 July 2008: Wellington Seminar with Toshiharu Sawada Shihan (7th Dan)
Sawada Shihan has visited New Zealand several times, but this is the first time that he joined us in
Wellington. Chief instructor of the Kimori Dojo in Nagoya, Japan, Sawada Shihan was generous with
his time and taught several morning and evening sessions.

28-29 June 2008: Shinryukan Gasshuku in Tauranga
Aikido Shinryukan organised a special seminar with both Nobuo Takase Shihan (7th Dan) and Toshiharu
Sawada Shihan (7th Dan). Several students from the Wellington Aikido Club participated in this weekend
event.

15 June , 2008: Seminar & Grading with Takase-Shihan (7th Dan)
Nobuo Takase-Shihan is a pioneer of aikido in New Zealand, and has provided Wellington with
his leadership and teaching for many years. Wellington Aikido Club is looking forward to having
him visit for a day of training and grading.

6-7-8-9 March 2008: Annual Auckland Gasshuku
Auckland Shinryukan welcomes Masuda-Shihan (8th Dan) to the March 2008 Gasshuku.
An excellent opportunity for intensive training with aikidoka from all over New Zealand.

23-24 February 2008: Alan Roberts (5th Dan) Wellington Workshop
Alan Roberts-Sensei of Aikido of Auckland (Iwama) visited Wellington for a two-day seminar.
Many of our students attended the training and informal surveys suggest that most everyone
learned something new and enjoyed themselves.

2-3 February 2008: Aikido Shinryukan of Gisbourne 40th Anniversary
Alan Wade-Shihan has invited us to attend his dojo's 40th Anniversary weekend. The club has
organised free accommodation (e.g. dormitory style or billets) including breakfast and evening BBQ.
Alan-sensei also promises Gisbourne's usual sunny warm weather, and hopes we can all attend.

1-2 December, 2007: Seminar & Grading with Takase-Shihan (7th Dan)
Nobuo Takase-Shihan is a pioneer of aikido in New Zealand, and has provided Wellington with
his leadership and teaching for many years. Wellington Aikido Club is looking forward to having
him visit for a day of training and grading.

28-30 September 2007: Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury celebrates
its 17th Anniversary
Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury celebrated its 17th birthday with a weekend seminar.

8-11 March, 2007: Annual Auckland Gasshuku
Auckland Shinryukan welcomed Toshiharu Sawada-Shihan (7th Dan) to the March 2007 Gasshuku.
Several members of the Wellington dojos attended the March Gasshuku. It was an excellent
opportunity for intensive training and to catch-up with old friends around New Zealand.

2 December, 2006: Seminar & Grading with Nobuo Takase-Shihan (7th Dan)
Wellington Shinryukan thanks Takase-Shihan for his teaching and guidance. We look forward to his next
visit. Congratulations to everyone who participated for a great day of grading and training.

4-5 November, 2006: Seminar with Simon Puffett (4th Dan)
Simon Puffett-Sensei visited Wellington Shinryukan for another weekend of training. Thank you Simon and
we hope that you'll visit us soon.

15-16 July, 2006: Seminar with Alan Wade-Shihan (6th Dan)

18 June, 2006: Seminar & Grading with Nobuo Takase-Shihan (7th Dan)

13-14 May 2006: Seminar with Simon Puffett (4th Dan)

2-5 March, 2006: Annual Auckland Gasshuku with Sawada-Shihan and Seki-Shihan

4-6 February, 2006: Gisborne Seminar with Alan Wade Sensei (6th Dan)

10-11 December, 2005: Seminar with Simon Puffett (4th Dan)

3 December, 2005: Seminar & Grading with Nobuo Takase-Shihan (7th Dan)