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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.
Mike Ashwell

Mike Ashwell

6th Dan, Aikikai
I continue to be inspired by how much more there is to learn. For me there is no more graceful, beautiful and awesomely powerful martial art.
Danny McIntyre

Danny McIntyre

5th Dan, Aikikai
The energetic, invisible side and spiritual aspects of the Art enthral and motivate Danny’s learning. They inspire him to explore further and share his insights with his students.
Conrad Edwards

Conrad Edwards

3rd Dan, Aikikai
Conrad (here demonstrating shi ho nage) has been practising aikido for 28 years and is dojo cho and senior instructor at Riai Aikido Wellington City.  He loves everything about aikido, but especially the ‘neuroscience’ of aikido – operating below the radar of an attacker's consciousness.
MEET THE TEAM

I found aikido at a time when I was looking to balance my busy working life with more time for exercise, creativity and mindfulness. I’ve tried a number of martial arts in the past, but aikido is the only one I’ve found that meets all of these criteria.

Dr Mark

Riai Aikido, Learning Centre

I started aikido when I was quite young – eleven maybe? – so I don’t really remember why out of all the things I could have done I did this, but I’ll tell you for free that I’m so glad I did. It’s invigorating, it’s calming; it really keeps me going. Aikido has done so much for me over the years and I’m so grateful.

Ali Kaye

Riai Aikido, Mt Cook Wellington

Recently I migrated to New Zealand, I was very excited to see Aikido in Wellington and decided to join in after a year or so when I’ve settled but just couldn’t resist the first free classes at Riai Aikido.

Zahir Ahmad

Riai Aikido, Mt Cook Wellington

I started my Aikido journey over 16 months ago. In this time I have found a significant improvement in both my mental and physical state.

Physically, I have found that I have increased my balance and flexibility.

Mentally, I feel that I have found a better balance in my life, leading to a sense of calmness and relaxation.

The club is a great group of people – welcoming and genuine. Only after 16 months, I know that I am hooked and will be practicing the art for the rest of my life (or as long as physically able).

Nick

Riai Aikido, Rewa Rewa Wellington

I liked the idea of doing a martial art but not an aggressive one, as I felt I wasn’t a particularly strong woman. Aikido appealed to me because from what I’d read, age, gender and size didn’t matter and I liked the idea of flowing movements.

With a young family, life is hectic but I love the clear-headed feeling I get from aikido and the positive way aikido offers in dealing with conflict.

Jennifer

Riai Aikido, Learning Centre.

When you really think about it, there is no ‘winner’ in a physical confrontation. Even if you are the guy still standing where is the long term payoff in injuring someone else? Of course, you don’t want to be the loser. But the cool thing about Aikido is that it provides a path for defending yourself while keeping the actual conflict to a minimum.

Mark Sleeman

Riai Aikido, Learning Centre
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