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Canberra and Regional Events

Kenjutsu – with permission from David Dangerfield Sensei of the Shinto Muso Ryu (SMR) we have commenced a Study Group in SMR Kenjutsu, under Dangerfield Sensei’s supervision. This is Sundays 11-12am (after the Aikido training) and Wednesdays 8-9pm (after Aikido training). This session is open to all who wish to study; it is not an Aikido activity, although most train in it.

Australian Events

For details of current seminars and events Australia-wide please see the Australian Yuishinkai site.

Beginnners Workshops


Please note that the poster image is from the last course.
The courses run 3 times a year; the next one will be in May.
Taught by Murray Loader 6th Dan.
6 Fridays, 5.30-7pm, $120, at Scout Hall Hovea St, O’Connor

Personal Safety/Self-Defence Workshops

JUNE WORKSHOP

There are several kinds of workshop for Seniors, Women, Teenagers and Primary children:

  • Intensive – Friday night plus Saturday (or Saturday only), at the Scout Hall cnr Gawler Cres & Melbourne Ave Deakin,
  • Sessions – 6 Friday nights, 5.30-7.00pm, $120, at Scout Hall cnr Gawler Cres & Melbourne Ave Deakin,
  • Custom – get a group together and arrange times/place to suit (before work, lunchtime, Fridays, Intensive, etc)
  • Holiday Programs.
    Contact Louise or Murray for a Brochure and to book your place!
    Taught by Louise Wills 2nd Dan and Murray Loader 6th Dan.

    • Learn a protective behaviours and a Personal Safety mindset.
    • Set boundaries
    • Assert your choices
    • Succesfully resolve a range of social and physical safety situations using your mindset and a toolkit of options and self-defence techniques.

    Aikido Classes for Kids and Teens with Autism or Aspergers


    Canberra Aikido is pleased to announce that during Term2 Aikido classes for kids/teens with Autism or Apergers will commence.
    Classes will initially be limited to 8 participants but may expand in Term3. Classes will be 45 minutes.
    Please contact Louise Wills on 0400157732 or louisewills@grapevine.com.au if you are interested.