Aikido Nelson

02/05/2026

Road trip, anyone? 🚗💨 Shall we fill a car (or two) and head down to Oamaru for the Elaine Yoder seminar this September?
High-level Aikido, good company, and - if the road trip is anything like the last - lots of laughter.
Who’s in? 🥋✨

A fantastic seminar coming up in September. Oamaru Aikido is hosting Elaine Yoder 7th dan from the USA

02/05/2026

Well done, everyone who graded and everyone who supported them!
The gradings were a reflection of your dedication and the efforts and work you put in. 👏👏👏
Thank you for having us, Motueka Aikido.

27/04/2026

26/04/2026

The BELT CHALLENGE is officially ON! 🥋✨

Think you’ve mastered the art of the perfect knot? It’s time to prove it! We’re setting three challenges for you this week.

Here is how to play:

Challenge #1: Watch the video below and reply with a photo of yourself following along!

Challenge #2: Think you can explain it better? Reply with your own instructional video showing us your tips and tricks.

Challenge #3: The ultimate test of a martial artist—teaching! Teach a younger sibling or a child under 8 how to tie their belt and let us know how it went.

Ready... set... TIE! 🥋

20/04/2026

All classes are now up and running for the term.
Know a young person who would like to join our Aikido Nelson? NOW is the time! We are accepting enrolments for new juniors during the first three weeks of the term.
See www.aikidonelson.nz for schedule and details.

08/04/2026

What’s the difference between an Aikido and a Swiss roll? 😁

Send us pictures of your best and/or worst "rolls" in the comments below! 👇

26/03/2026

Who can resist this trio of some of our keenest students and promoters? 😍

24/03/2026

📍Next stop: Christchurch! >
After the epic success of the Auckland trip, we’re heading south in October for the seminar. If you want in on the carpool, the Shihan’s insights, and some quality time with the friendly Christchurch crowd, let me know! Who’s in? 🚗💨

SPRING SEMINAR

Seiryukan is pleased to announce our 2026 Spring Seminar in Christchurch is now open for registration.

The seminar will be held on the weekend of 17/18 October and the guest instructor is Atsushi Mimuro Shihan.

Mimuro Shihan is a highly respected 7th Dan Shihan and the Director of Yokohama International Aikido Club in Japan. He was a devoted student of Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan training with him for over 20 years and was deeply influenced by Yamaguchi Sensei’s fluid aikido.

The Spring Seminar is an excellent opportunity to develop and extend your aikido and I hope you will come along and enjoy a great weekend. We are also holding a informal dinner on Saturday night and I hope you will come to that too.

To register go to:
https://www.christchurchaikido.co.nz/gasshuku2026

17/03/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support us at the Multicultural Festival! The weather was perfect and Founders Park the perfect backdrop for such a beautiful celebration of culture. 🤝❤️

Sharing some initial highlights from our demo below. Stay tuned for the full gallery!

13/03/2026

Taking it to the park! 🌳🥋

We had a blast with our demo at Isle Park last Thursday. Nothing beats training in the fresh air and sharing the art of Aikido with our local neighborhood.

Missed us? Check out our page for class times - first class is free!