Instructors

Sensei Liam Venter

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, that in the best circumstances allows the disabling of aggression with minimum harm.

I started my Aikido training in 1986 with Johan Buiter Sensei (4th Dan), Riai Aikido after enjoying Tae Kwon Do and competing in fencing (foil) for a couple of years.

I founded the West Auckland Riai Aikido club in Te Atatu in 2010 and continue my ongoing journey as a student of Sensei Henry Lynch (6th Dan) and Danny McIntyre (5th Dan).

As a student, the discovery of new layers of the art each year has kept me inspired.

As a teacher, I love introducing and sharing Aikido with new students.

The people I am lucky enough to teach and train with have kept me loving the practice. 

The social community is an enjoyable and valuable part of Riai Aikido. 

Sensei Liam Venter

Current grade

2nd Dan - Aikikai

Dojo

Riai Aikido West Auckland

Experience

Training since 1986

Other Riai Aikido Instructors

Henry Lynch

Sensei Henry Lynch

6th Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Conrad Edwards

Sensei Conrad Edwards

3rd Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Wellington City Dojo

Daryl Murray

Sensei Daryl Murray

3rd Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Sensei Victor Sugijarta

Sensei Victor Sugijarta

3rd Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Wellington City Dojo

Sensei Jennifer Senior

2nd Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Sensei Eric Bechet

Sensei Eric Béchet

2nd Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Sensei Dan Furkert

1st Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Sensei Min Chen

1st Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre

Sensei Mark Sleeman

Sensei Mark Sleeman

1st Dan - Aikikai

Riai Aikido Learning Centre