Motueka 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.

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Aikido does not seek to meet violence with violence and yet maintains its martial origins. Aikido is based on spherical movements by which an attacker’s aggressive force is turned against itself. Basic Aikido techniques involve joint immobilisations, pinning and throwing using the opponent’s momentum bringing the attacker under control by blending with their oncoming force.

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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.

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Some of the top Aikido practitioners and instructors in New Zealand and throughout the world are women. Because Aikido is essentially a method of practical self-defense, women find that they acquire a sound basis of quick reaction and effective movement which proves useful if an occasion should demand it in real life.

Women find Aikido a fun and relaxing way to learn how to defend themselves

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Aikido is an ideal martial art for children. Many New Zealand Aikido training centres (dojos) have either special classes for children or hold general classes which incorporate Training for Children. Contact your local centre for more details about Aikido dojo’s around Auckland and throughout New Zealand.

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Based on full and natural body movement, Aikido exercises the whole body. It teaches and develops flexibility, co-ordination, balance and quick reaction.

Because Aikido is essentially a method of practical self-defense, you will eventually acquire a sound basis of spontaneous reaction and effective movement which will prove useful if you should ever find yourself in a threatening situation.