37th Riai Aikido Friendship Festival

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37th Riai Aikido Friendship Festival

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2018

The annual Riai Aikido Friendship Festival is a well established Aikido tradition that attracts many enthusiastic Aikidoka from many different styles and parts of the country and overseas. The festival usually runs over a weekend and is open to all. The festival provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where people can come together to share and expand their Aikido.  In 2018 we will be celebrating the 37th annual Riai Aikido Friendship Festival!

Henry Lynch sensei

Henry Lynch sensei

6th Dan, Aikikai
Henry Lynch (6th Dan) started his Aikido journey over 45 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.

Dave Butler

8th Dan Jujutsu, 4th Dan Yoshinkan Aikido
Hanshi Dave began studying Jujutsu in the 1960’s. Became a 15 year student of Toshishiro Obata of the International Shinkendo Federation and the Kokusai Aikibujutsu Renmei in the USA. Also studied under Shizuya Sato Sensei, Chief Director of the International Martial Arts Federation in Japan along with a number of European instructors of Jujutsu. Now...

Simon Puffett

6th Dan, Aikido Shinryukan
Simon sensei began Aikido in 1990 under Shihan Nobuo Takase 7th Dan at the Aikido Shinryukan Hombu Dojo in Auckland Central. Now some 28 years on and still training with Shihan Takase while also assisting as a senior instructor and examiner. The relationship of weapons and empty handed waza play a major role in Simon...

When:
Saturday 29th September 9:30am-4:30pm
Sunday 30th September 9:00am-2.30pm

Where:
Michael Park Rudolf Steiner School,55 Amy Street, Ellerslie, Auckland.
There is plenty of parking available at the school.

Cost:
For the full 2 day Festival, $165.00 if paid and registered by 30 August 2018. After 30 August 2018 the registration fee will be $230.00.
Day rates are $130.00 for Saturday and $90.00 for Sunday.

Meals:
Morning and afternoon teas are included in the registration fee.
A large number of lunch options are close by or bring your own lunch.

Registration

Please complete the attached registration form to secure your Festival place.

Numbers are limited so don’t delay completing your registration form!!
PLEASE NOTE: Early Bird Registrations close on 30th August 2018. After 30th August the registration fee is $230.00 and you will be placed on a waiting list if the 37th Festival is fully booked ..…so be quick for your spot!

Full weekend registration is $165 if paid by 30th August 2018. After this date
the registration fee is $230 and you will be placed on a waiting list if the
Aikido Friendship Festival is fully booked.
I am attending the Saturday night Festival dinner at 7pm at my own cost.
Venue is Tasca Restaurant, Nuffield Street, Newmarket
http://www.tasca.co.nz/
Please specify the number of people attending the dinner with you
Please make your deposit into account number: 03-0104-0738106-00
(For internet payments please include your name in the reference field)
Submit Registration
The 37th Riai Aikido Friendship Festival promises to be one of exploration, learning, renewing friendships and making new friends on and off the mat. This is a special event in the New Zealand Aikido calendar and everyone is welcome regardless of affiliation or how long you have been practicing Aikido.