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2019 seminar on February 9 & 10 with Sensei Jaime Calderon
Tenshin Dojo Auckland are excited to announce the return of Sensei Jaime Calderon for our 2019 seminar on February 9 & 10.Those that attend both days will go into a draw for a 30 minute private lesson with Sensei on Saturday following the seminar.This is open to...
Katana no Meisho – Sword major part names
The sword we normally train with is usually referred to as the Katana or more specifically Daito ( long sword ). The shorter companion sword often worn by samurai are called the wakizashi or shoto. The blunt sword used for iaido practice is called an iaito. The most...
Self Defence – Thinking on the move
Aikido is a modern Eclectic system that is the synthesis of many great cousin arts that would teach training in spear, staff, sword, jujitsu. Being a modern art, Aikido is very practical for achieving a harmonious resolution or known as conflict resolution in the work...
Passing of our leader
Mike Stanford 7th Dan Aikido Yuishinkai Chief Instructor 6 August 1937 – 11 November 2014 Sadly Michael Stanford “Aikidos’ gentleman” passed away early evening in November 2014. Mike, a man known as a leader, mentor and friend to many. There is not or ever will be...
Tenshin Aikido now in Massey West Auckland
We are now promoting our club in West Auckland. Classes Monday nights at 6:30pm at the Massey Birdwood Settlers Hall