Riai Aikido Learning Centre – Auckland
The Riai Aikido Learning Centre is a permanent dojo where mats are down all the time, offering specialized classes for different ranks/abilities, togther with topics and seminars on a consistent basis. The teaching staff at the Riai Aikido Learning Centre is one of the most experienced in New Zealand with over 75 years combined experience in Aikido. We offer classes 3 days a week, with a schedule that also includes monthly seminars. Visitors are encouraged to come in and watch a class, and ask questions of any instructors or students.
The Riai Aikido Learning Centre is a dojo where students learn at their own pace, where we look at Second Level Training and explore the communication of energy in waza or techniques. Students who undertake learning at the Riai Aikido Learning Centre have the option of completing a learning based tool that shows what is the best learning style for them, enabling the teacher to match appropriate learning styles to individual students.
| Adults Classes | Monday 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm Thursday 8:15-9:30 pm |
| Childrens Classes | Monday 5:00-6:00 pm (during school term) |
| Beginners’ Classes | Enrolment for Beginners classes underway now. We invite you to join us for 6 free lessons over 2 weeks. No joining fee. No long term contract, with each class costing only $15. Just turn up to any class, no need to book. |
| Address | Aikido Centre 38 Monmouth Street Grey Lynn Auckland (Map) |
| Teaching Staff | Henry Lynch (6th Dan) Danny McIntyre (5th Dan) |
| Contacts for adult classes: | Henry Lynch, 027 497 4993 or Danny McIntyre, 021 593 067 |
| Contacts for childrens classes: | Mark Sleeman, 027 430 8411 or Daryl Murray, 021 656 402. Children’s classes run through school terms |
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Here’s an interesting article: Riai Aikido – A gentle art for kids.