A few of us travelled over to Rotorua to catch up with Jason Lauarant and the Topana Taurite Aikido club from Kawerau. Most of the Rotorua club had gone on a road trip of their own, but a few stayed and joined us. With Dunken and Max from the Institute of Aikido International along as …
Another great get together with Dunken and crew up in Silverdale. After some very energetic forays into boxing, Krav Maga and Systema, Diane Haines body awareness exercise were a welcome break. Off the mat we went for a swim each evening in the evening to freshen up – thanks to Lynette for being the ringleader …
Our first seminar in Hamilton was a great success with an impressive array of Guest instructors including Shihan Junichi Nishimura, Dunken Francis, Tony Schaufelberger, Doug Gilmore and our Ju jitsu friend Jules Robson. Thanks also to local fencing instructor Mike Angelo for a fascinating introduction to fencing. As part of the event Sensei Clyde was presented …
Senseis Clyde and Diane went over to the Blue Mountains to join Sensei Berin Mackenzie from the Sydney Aikido club. A great experience with a friendly, welcoming club and a fun setting. The picture shows our accommodation – old railway carriages! If you go over we would recommend a stay at the Carrington hotel – …
The Sutton family went for a family holiday to Noosa to train with Sensei Chicko Xerri while getting a sunny break away from the NZ Winter. We had a fantastic time – lovely place and great Aikido, a very friendly club. If anyone is thinking of popping over then you need to check if Sensei …
