New Zealand

Henry Lynch (6th Dan) started his Aikido journey over 50 years ago and has been helping people learn Aikido for over 30 years. He has also studied Judo, Kendo and Shrinjo-kempo. Sensei Henry is the Chief Instructor and Head of the Riai Aikido Association.

New Zealand

The Riai Aikido Learning Centre is a permanent dojo where mats are down all the time. We offer specialised classes for different ranks/abilities. There are ... Read more

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I have been training with Riai Aikido Wellington under the guidance of Henry Lynch Sensei,6th Dan. My passion is to explore the dynamic relationships between training ... Read more

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Mark’s philosophy has always been that no one really “wins” in a fight: hurting someone else merely invites retribution further down the track in some ... Read more

New Zealand

When I first saw Aikido I was immediately mesmerised by the gracefulness of the art. Of particular appeal to me was the non-aggressive nature of the art, ... Read more

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Conrad was the first member of Riai Aikido Wellington when Henry Lynch sensei (6th dan) started it in 1993. He has trained in Wellington ever since under Henry sensei, Danny sensei and ... Read more

New Zealand

Learn Aikido in the heart of Wellington.

New Zealand

Eric joined Riai Aikido in West Auckland in 2012 where he is now an assistant instructor.