Kids Aikido Canberra

07/04/2026

Please note some schedule and location changes:
The Thursday 3.45pm AikiKids class has now merged with the Older Kids' class at 4.45-5.45pm on Thursday at O'Connor.
The Monday 4.45pm AikiKids class has transferred from Deakin to the Mount Mugga Scout Hall in Astrolobe St in Red Hill at 4.45pm.
These changes have occurred as a result of the Deakin Scout Hall closing.
Please check the website for maps/locations/times etc.
canberraaikido.com.au
Please also note that Adult Aikido and SMR classes are no longer in Deakin, we have returned those classes to the O'Connor dojo, the Scout hall in Hovea St in O'Connor.
The Wednesday Adults class has transferred to Thursday at the same time (6-8pm) in O'Connor and follows the AikiKids class.
The Sunday Aikido class is now 9-11am at O'Connor.
The Sunday SMR class is now 11am-1pm at O'Connor.

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25/04/2025

Term1 was excellent, well done everyone.
Term2 starts Monday 28th April.
See you there!

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21/12/2024

Haven't posted for a while, but very busy - classes training exceptionally well, great attitude and work effort, very pleased.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM - Mon 13th Jan to Wed 15th Jan - 9am to 12 noon for 5-8s, 9-am to 1pm for 9-Teens.
All information is here: https://canberraaikido.com.au/kids-training-information/
People new to Aikido especially welcome, and of course experienced students!

The next Holiday Program is in the holidays following Term4 for three half-days – Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th of January. The program is designed for participants who have never done Aikido before, and for existing students. ALL welcome!!!!!

20/05/2022

A heads-up re our Holiday program for Kids and Teens.
We run two of these a year, one at the end of Term2, and the other during the end-of-year holiday following Term4. Everyone is welcome, people who are new to Aikido, and existing students.

The next one will be for three half-days on MON 11th/TUES 12th/WED 13th JULY. It will run at the Scout Hall in La Trobe Park, corner of Gawler Crescent and Melbourne Avenue, Deakin.
it starts at 9AM each morning and goes to 12PM for 5-8s, and to 1PM for 9-Teens.

Map and Fees, plus a bit more information are available on https://canberraaikido.com.au/kids-training-information/

We would love to see your guys there!!!!!!!

The next scheduled Holiday Program is in the holidays following Term2 for three half-days Monday 11th/Tuesday 12th/Wednesday 13th JULY. The program is designed for participants who have never done Aikido before, and for existing students. ALL welcome!!!!!

21/04/2022

We had a really good Term1. The change in syllabus content and "exploring" aikido component was very popular with the kids and the instructors.
Additionally we saw many good gradings, about a third of the student body, which was very pleasing.
I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again, and meeting our new students in Term2.
Covid hygiene and masks remain in place, matching ACT schools.
Best wishes,
Murray

20/12/2021

It was an excellent term, our AikiKids trained really hard and performed particularly well. It was a short term unfortunately, but packed with great learning.
I was very pleased by the thoughtfulness of the kids regarding mask wearing and vaccinations. We had no-one sick in any of the 10 weekly AikiKids classes and no transmissions. Well done!

Our holiday program runs on Jan 10/11/12, for three half-days, from 9am-12 for 5-8s and continuing to 1pm for 9-Teens. Everyone is invited, and your friends are also welcome.
Contact me on [email protected] or on Messenger for more details and to book in.

We resume again at the beginning of Term1 in 2022, which starts Monday 31 January. We look forward to seeing everyone again then, so please stay safe, vaccinated and boostered, and have a fantastic holiday period.

11/11/2021

We're back, and firing!
Its a short term so the format is a little different, roughly half and half Aikido technique and Aikido weapons training (which the kids love). Additionally we are providing the kids with much more training in the "internal power" methods that actually make Aikido work. They are soaking it up and really delivering, a real pleasure to watch.
There will be a holiday program in the summer break, details TBA, but it is usually the 2nd week of January for 3 half-days.

23/10/2021

Lockdowns finish on the 29th, so we will be resuming all AikiKids and Adult classes indoors from Sunday 31st. At last!!!!

For the AikiKids it will be a shorter term, with 6 weeks left in the school term. However, there will be a Holiday program for the AikiKids and for anyone 5-16 wishing to experience Aikido for the first time. All welcome! Bring a friend!

The holiday program includes a broad look at Aikido providing both basics for people new to aikido and exploring areas not usually seen in term classes. It also includes aikido sword and staff.
There are always games for fun, and activities that are both fun and assist aikido skills.
Look forward to seeing you all inside soon.

04/09/2021

Well, it looks like it will be Term3 before AikiKids Aikido resumes. Oh well, it is what it is. I miss the kids, and I'm quite frustrated that they had all made significant progress that is now interrupted. But the foundation is there so it won't take long to get back in the swing.
I hope you are all staying safe and well, and I look forward to seeing you again soon-ish.

10/06/2021

Not long until the Holidays, and our Holiday Program!
The Holiday Program is in the second week of the holidays.
The program is designed for participants who have never done Aikido before, and for existing students. ALL welcome!!!!!
Dates: 5/6/7 July
Location: Scout Hall in La Trobe Park, cnr Gawler Crescent and Melbourne Avenue, Deakin.
Times: 9am-12 noon for 5-8s and 1pm-5pm for 9-Teens.
Fee: $130 for 5-8s and $160 for 9-Teens.

To book in email Murray on [email protected]

03/05/2021

The next scheduled Holiday Program is at the end of Term2, in the second week of the holidays. The program is designed for participants who have never done Aikido before, and for existing students. ALL welcome!!!!!

Dates: 5/6/7 July

Location: Scout Hall in La Trobe Park, cnr Gawler Crescent and Melbourne Avenue, Deakin.

Times: 9am-12 noon for 5-8s and 1pm-5pm for 9-Teens.

Fee: $130 for 5-8s and $160 for 9-Teens.

12/04/2021

There will be a holiday program during the holidays period following Term2.
Probably 3 half-days at the beginning of the 2nd week of holidays, 5-8s in the mornings, 9-Teens in the afternoons.
Details to follow!