Seiryu Aikido

Seiryu Aikido Aikido Seiryukan is the South Island's largest Aikido club.

合気道日本語クラス🇯🇵SEPTEMBER SEMI-"JAPANESE IMMERSION" CLASS(13 YEARS & UP)(No Japanese Proficiency is necessary 😉)The next "Jap...
23/09/2026

合気道日本語クラス🇯🇵
SEPTEMBER SEMI-"JAPANESE IMMERSION" CLASS
(13 YEARS & UP)

(No Japanese Proficiency is necessary 😉)

The next "Japanese immersion class" will be held THIS SUNDAY, 27th of September (11am-12pm) at our Burnside dojo. (ALL members are welcomed from beginners to advanced.)

In this ✨SPECIAL✨ class, you will experience:
(🇯🇵) Hearing "LITTLE MORE" JAPANESE than usual
(👍) Aikido FUNDAMENTALS,
(🍡) Yummy Japanese snacks &
(🤗) FUN!!

Seiryukan members AND their families are FREE. For non-members, $5 per person (or $10 per family). Feel free to invite family & friends who would like to check out what Aikido is like & how FUN it is!!🇯🇵

See you on the mat!

Kaori (かおり)
Japanese Aikido Class Instructor 😊🥋

23/09/2026

Every aikidoka, at one point or another, will feel that they're just not progressing. It feels like they're just treading water and not getting anywhere.

This isn't true, it's just an issue of self-perception. Every time you train, you get just a tiny bit better at moving, at responding, at finding the right position. Those improvements from session to session may be too small to be noticeable, but they're there.

When you have a sudden epiphany about some technique or other, and you take a sudden leap in understanding, that's a wonderful feeling.

But overall improvement in aikido is mostly just those tiny, unnoticeable improvements that you gain from training. The more you train, the better you get, and the more you understand.

So keep training, especially when you feel like you've hit a wall. Train, train, train. And training will nibble away at that wall to eventually let you through — and then you can start on the next wall :D

Riki Smilie: Shodan SeiryukanWhy did you initially try out Aikido?I participated in a holiday program when I was five, a...
20/09/2026

Riki Smilie: Shodan Seiryukan

Why did you initially try out Aikido?

I participated in a holiday program when I was five, and I remember Andrew Shihan complimented my techniques. Without further thought, I joined the club.

Why do you continue?

Refining techniques is a challenging process, and it doesn’t go according to plan. After a lot of trial and error, noticing improvement is very rewarding.

What is your favourite technique?
Kosadori ikkyo.

What is one thing that Aikido taught you?

The value of being able to enjoy the process of developing, rather than the result.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about trying it for the first time?

It’s a great opportunity to train your body and soul. Don’t over think it. Just jump into the experience and enjoy the journey.

ANNIVERSARY PHOTO - 1 OCTOBEREach year on 1 October, the anniversary for when Seiryukan was first established we take a ...
14/09/2026

ANNIVERSARY PHOTO - 1 OCTOBER
Each year on 1 October, the anniversary for when Seiryukan was first established we take a photo. This year which is the 36th anniversary, the photo will be taken on:

Thursday 1 October at 6pm at the Burnside Dojo.

I hope all members will come along. Even if you are not training that day please come in your dogi and be ready for the photo at 6pm. It should not take more than 15 minutes. The photo is then framed and put in the dojo creating a fantastic historic record. So please mark this in your diary and come long.
Last years photos below.

【日本語で合気道！(JAPANESE AIKIDO CLASS)】🇯🇵On Sunday, 30th of August, Aikido Seiryukan held our monthly Japanese semi-immersion ...
12/09/2026

【日本語で合気道！(JAPANESE AIKIDO CLASS)】🇯🇵

On Sunday, 30th of August, Aikido Seiryukan held our monthly Japanese semi-immersion Aikido class. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came along and made the class fun and enjoyable!! 🤩🙏

The next class is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 27th of September. Anyone who even don't speak Japanese is totally welcome. Hope to see you on the mat at the next class! 🥰

香織 Kaori (Japanese Aikido Class Instructor) ☺️🥋

Catherine Mimuro Sensei [Godan] Yokohama International Aikido ClubWhy did you initially try out Aikido?I wanted to be a ...
07/09/2026

Catherine Mimuro Sensei [Godan]
Yokohama International Aikido Club

Why did you initially try out Aikido?

I wanted to be a ballerina when I was young and when I watch Aikido the movements are very graceful, especially when the techniques are done well and the uke follows well So I get a lot of satisfaction from movement in Aikido.

Why do you continue?

I enjoy it. There is a nice social side to it as well - the people who come make the club. Continuously developing your technique, making it better is enjoyable, that is why.

What is your favourite technique?

Shomen uchi irimi nage has a beautiful movement - I love movement.

What is one thing that Aikido taught you?

Have a relaxed, calm state of mind when under stress.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about trying it for the first time?

It not easy, you need a lot of practice, but when you do the first technique to its completion you get an immense sense of satisfaction. And you can keep learning.

Mimuro Shihan: Nanadan Yokohama International Aikido Club.Why did you initially try out Aikido?I wanted to start Judo ag...
03/09/2026

Mimuro Shihan: Nanadan Yokohama International Aikido Club.

Why did you initially try out Aikido?
I wanted to start Judo again at Meiji University, but I found Aikido first and I decided I wanted to
do Aikido, much more than Judo.

Why do you continue?
I like Aikido very much.

What is your favourite technique?
That is hard, there are so many.. any katate dori technique.

What is one thing that Aikido taught you?
I like the philosophy and techniques of my Aikido Sensei, Seigo Yamaguchi. I want to continue
with this.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about trying it for the first time?
Lets try. It is very easy to know.

Terry Mah: Rokyudan Seiryukan Why did you initially try out Aikido?I’ve known about, and been interested in, Aikido for...
01/09/2026

Terry Mah: Rokyudan Seiryukan

Why did you initially try out Aikido?
I’ve known about, and been interested in, Aikido for a long time but didn’t have the time to commit to it. Then after I started working for myself, I saw an article in The Star for kids’ classes at Burnside which is not far from where we were living, I took my daughter and son there to try. They liked it and joined up, and I joined the adults’ classes a few months later. That was 26 years ago. My children have stopped training but “The Ancient” is still puffing along!

Why do you stay?
Aikido is a journey; it does not bring instant gratification as a martial art.
Health-wise, Aikido teaches the body to move more efficiently.

What is your favourite technique?
Iriminage.

What is one thing Aikido taught you?
There’s always something new to learn.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about trying it for the first time?
Be patient and enjoy the journey.

30/08/2026

SPRING SEMINAR - MIMURO SHIHAN - CHRISTCHURCH
Today is the last day for “Early Bird” registration! Dont delay.

合気道日本語クラス🇯🇵AUGUST SEMI-"JAPANESE IMMERSION" CLASS(13 YEARS & UP)(No Japanese Proficiency is necessary 😉)The next "Japane...
23/08/2026

合気道日本語クラス🇯🇵
AUGUST SEMI-"JAPANESE IMMERSION" CLASS
(13 YEARS & UP)

(No Japanese Proficiency is necessary 😉)

The next "Japanese immersion class" will be held THIS SUNDAY, 30th of August (11am-12pm) at our Burnside dojo. (ALL members are welcomed from beginners to advanced.)

In this ✨SPECIAL✨ class, you will experience:
(🇯🇵) Hearing "LITTLE MORE" JAPANESE than usual
(👍) Aikido FUNDAMENTALS,
(🍡) Yummy Japanese snacks &
(🤗) FUN!!

Seiryukan members AND their families are FREE. For non-members, $5 per person (or $10 per family). Feel free to invite family & friends who would like to check out what Aikido is like & how FUN it is!!🇯🇵

See you on the mat!

Kaori (かおり)
Japanese Aikido Class Instructor 😊🥋

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345 Clyde Road, Burnside
Christchurch
8053

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