WELCOME
Motueka Aikido is based in the beautiful Tasman region, We are a small, friendly club open to both beginners and experienced aikidoka.
You will make great friends and learn self awareness, confidence and control.
Please don't be afaid come and give it a try.
Hope to see you in the dojo soon!!
About Aikido
Aikido is a non-aggressive and non-competitive Japanese martial art. In an Aikido class you can learn techniques in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. You will develop self confidence improved balance and coordination while improving your fitness at your own pace. Aikido is a healthy exercise and an effective self-defence.
Aikido appeals to many different kinds of people, both as a form of exercise and as a form of self-defense.
Aikido does not require physical strength or an aggressive spirit. So, regardless of your age, your physical size or your state of fitness, with Aikido you will soon learn how to immobilize, pin down or throw an opponent with relative ease.
Here are some of the benefits our Aikido practitioners report:
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Improved physical fitness
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A new confidence in being able to defend myself
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All the benefits of exercise for my mind and my body
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New friends who are positive and health-conscious
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Increased concentration and focus in my life
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Increased calmness and peace of mind