Aikido Lennox Head

17/06/2026

Thanks to Bayside Budokai for the excellent training with Shimamoto Tamayuki Shihan.

Thanks David Kolb for the invite and friendly reception!

Well done Rough Jessey on your first aikido seminar and Paul Reid for your second! Great work!

09/05/2026

Congratulations Rough Jessey on your 4th Kyu grading. Well done! Thanks again Chris Guthrie Sensei

07/05/2026

Thank you once again Chris Guthrie Sensei for the excellent training. Congratulations to Rough Jessey on your 4th Kyu grading. Job well done.

06/05/2026

Welcome to Chris Guthrie Sensei, 6th Dan, to our humble dojo. Thank you Chris for your excellent open flowing and powerful Yamaguchi-style Aikido. Looking forward to continuing exploring it with you on Tuesday and Saturday.

24/03/2026

2017 vs 2018 vs 2026. Cheers to AKI Australia!

22/03/2026

Great weekend with Hiroshi Yamamoto Sensei, 7th Dan. Very precise technique and clear instruction. Some excellent 2nd and 3rd Dan gradings.

We also celebrated Steve Seymour Sensei's 7th Dan....so it was party on for Saturday night!

Thanks to Jeffery James of Mittagong Dojo for facilitating an excellent camp and making it all happen.

Also thanks to Paul Reid from my dojo who made a great effort to attend.

28/01/2026

Vale John Needham, a dedicated aikidoka from Canberra. A man who had a keen focus on Aikido. We've spent many hours exploring aikido together. Sadly passing suddenly after only just selling his business. I will miss you John, may you rest in peace.

12/01/2026

Congratulations Steve 'Aikido Sydney' Seymour Sensei on your promotion to 7th Dan! Well deserved and a just reward for your dedication to true aiki.

04/01/2026

Discover Aikido - Japanese martial art ✨🥋

Ever wanted to try a martial art that’s powerful without being aggressive, effective in defence, and beautiful in its movement?

Welcome to Aikido - a Japanese martial art focused on taking your attacker’s balance and using their energy with skill, not force.

Aikido Lennox Head: Tues & Thu 6:30pm-8pm. Contact me for address in Lennox Head.

In Aikido you’ll learn to:
🌀 Redirect and neutralise common attacks like grabs, punches and pushes
🌀 Use unifying techniques to subdue or throw an opponent without brute strength
🌀 Explore traditional weapons such as Japanese sword, stick and knife (all in a safe, supportive training environment)

But Aikido isn’t just self-defence - it’s a way to grow:
🌟 Internal power to overcome greater physical strength
🌟 Confidence & calmness under pressure
🌟 Improved coordination, flexibility and balance
🌟 Mind-body awareness and presence
🌟 A supportive, respectful community

✨ Aikido teaches you to handle conflict gracefully - on and off the mat.

Whether you’re curious about self-defence, want to get fitter, or are keen to explore a martial art that fits your pace, Aikido is welcoming to all adults and even teens >16, and doesn’t rely on strength or speed.
📍 Training available in Lennox Head, Northern Rivers
👉 Ages 17+ welcome
👉 First session free, come and try!

Check out https://aikido3.wordpress.com/ for more info.
We’d love to see you on the mat! 🧘‍♂️🥋💬

Aikido and Internal Power

16/12/2025

Merry Christmas and happy 4th Kyu Grading Paul Reid!

Fantastic job on the grading, Paul. You demonstrated your hard work, competency, and focus!

Thank you all for an awesome year of excellent quality training. A small group, but quality all round. Thanks for your support and looking forward to a great 2026 - lots of exciting training, possibly an expanded dojo, and lots of other good stuff.

NO TRAINING UNTIL 6 JANUARY! See ya then!