07/06/2026
Kuching Seminar: Andrew & Irene Shihan - final day of practice
Aikido Seiryukan is the South Island's largest Aikido club.
07/06/2026
Kuching Seminar: Andrew & Irene Shihan - final day of practice
07/06/2026
Seminar Kuching, Malaysia.
04/06/2026
First class for 2026 visit by Andrew & Irene Shihan in Kuching, Malaysia - Seishinkan Dojo
01/06/2026
Club Aikido Singapore - some shots from the final day for Andrew & Irene Shihan’s visit in 2026. Andrew Shihan has been the Technical Director for Club Aikido for the past 18 years and it is an honour to see the development of Koh Sensei and his students. Thank you once again for your hospitality.
31/05/2026
Tam’s Godan Presentation: Andrew & Irene Shihan had the honour of presenting Tam with his godan certificate. Congratulations Tam.
30/05/2026
Singapore - Club Aikido Annual Visit: Andrew and Irene Shihan instructing Day 1 and Day 2
17/05/2026
MID YEAR GRADING - JUNIORS
LOCATION: BURNSIDE DOJO
SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
COMMENCEMENT TIME: 10.00am
EXAMINERS: A Williamson Shihan
NOTES: Grading applications must be completed by: SUNDAY 21 June - NO late applications will be accepted. Grading applications are now online. Go to:
https://www.christchurchaikido.co.nz/junior-kyu-grading-application
If you are in doubt on any of this including what grade your child should be attempting please talk to the instructor as soon as possible. Please don’t leave grading applications to the last moment.
Junior Kyu Grading Application — Aikido Seiryukan Junior Kyu Grading Application Junior Kyu Grading Registration NZ$30.00 Application for junior kyu grading. Apply Now Closing date:
16/05/2026
MID YEAR GRADING - SENIORS
The mid year grading for seniors - both kyu and dan grades will be held:
BURNSIDE DOJO - SUNDAY 28 JUNE
GRADING COMMENCEMENT TIME: 2pm
EXAMINER: Andrew Williamson Shihan
NOTES: Grading application must be completed by Sunday 21 June
Grading applications are now online. To apply go to:
Kyu Grades https://www.christchurchaikido.co.nz/senior-kyu-grading-application
Dan Grades https://www.christchurchaikido.co.nz/dan-grading
Any problems please contact Andrew Shihan or talk to the instructors.
Dan Grading — Aikido Seiryukan Dan Grading Requirements Shodan — 105 days practice since previous grading. Combinations of Tori Waza, Uchi Waza & Ushiro Waza from Suwari Waza, Hanmi-handachi and Tachi WazaNidan — Minimum 1 year and 300 days since previous grading. Additional techniques include futari-gake. Aikido-related essa...
11/05/2026
01/05/2026
KELLY CLUB: COTSWOLD SCHOOL
Jeremy Sensei led another initiative at Cotswold School Kelly Club teaching a group of around 40 kids their first aikido session. The kids all had a lot of fun. Thanks to helpers Yuna and Richard. Seiryukan supports the outreach to a new audience to give kids an appreciation of aikido and the benefits it can offer.