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Discover Aikido - Aikido Yuishinkai

Club Motto

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”    Ralph Waldo Emerson

Important Notice - We have moved class location as we have outgrown the previous location.

Our new location has a beautiful atmosphere, is larger and is centrally located with plenty of off street parking, is fully carpeted and has a quiet private dojo which is fully air conditioned.
 

We would like to thank the Salvation Army for supporting us and we are very pleased to be supporting the Salvation Army by hiring the hall space as the Salvation Army does a marvellous job within our local community and further afield -

Class times and Fees -

If you are interested you are welcome to come along and watch a class before you decide to join..

Aikikids class times - (An age when the child can take instruction usually around 6 through to around 12) -
Aikikids is games based learning - See inside the website for further information
Tuesdays   - 6.30pm to 7.30pm (NSW Time)
Thursdays - 6.30pm to 7.30pm (NSW Time)

Aikikids class rate - $60 for ten lessons (can be used at anytime) or casual rate $8 per class

Aikido Seniors class times (12 to any age) -
Tuesdays   - 7.30pm to 9.00pm (NSW Time) - As support grows this class may expand to become longer..
Thursdays  - 7.30pm to 9.00pm (NSW Time) - As support grows this class may expand to become longer..

Seniors class rate - $80 for ten lessons (can be used at anytime) or casual rate $10 per class

Discover Aikido Association fee

There is an annual Discover Aikido Association fee of $15 per adult and $10 per child.

Discover Aikido is a member school of Aikido Yuishinkai Australia as well as the Australian Ju Jitsu Federation which is the recognised governing body of Ju Jitsu and related arts including Aikido by the Australian Sports Commission which also are part of the Active After School Communities program.

New location as from Tuesday 11-10-2011
 

Banora Point Salvation Army Centre
Cnr Woodlands Drive & Leisure Drive
Banora Point, NSW 2486

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For further information on Discover Aikido please contact Sensei Robert Liedke preferably by email via this contact page or if required ring Sensei Robert Liedke on 07 56411579 or Mark Albrecht on 0401 210 372
 

Discover Aikido - Aikido Yuishinkai

Meaning of Discover -
to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown) : to discover Australia; to discover Aikido.

Meaning of Aikido -
ai - joining, unifying, harmonizing
ki - spirit, life energy
do - way, path

Aikido is a highly refined Japanese martial art, developed last century as a means of self-defence and spiritual training. Aikido develops coordination of mind, body and spirit. Through its philosophy and techniques, Aikido brings us into harmony with our environment, other people and ourselves. Unlike many martial arts, Aikido requires no advantage in strength or speed, and is practiced successfully by people of all ages and abilities. Aikido practice develops flexibility, coordination, concentration, improved health and fitness, effective communication skills and self-esteem.

Central to Aikido is the idea of being in harmony with your opponents, rather than in conflict with them. The movement and energy of an attack is redirected without the need for collision or the use of force. The physical practice of this fundamental principle of Aikido, leads to a better understanding of people and nature, while teaching essential skills for the resolution of conflict. The movements of Aikido are circular and flowing. They are designed on the principles of nature and move in circles and spirals. When Aikido is performed well there is great beauty and composure in the movements of both partners.

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