WELCOME to the Ku-ring-gai Aikido Dojo situated on the upper north shore of Sydney. I established this dojo 25 years ago and I have been providing instruction in the martial art of Aikido, continuously since that time.

Now, joined by my senior students, the Club provides a range of Aikido classes each week and seminars during the year for: beginners, children and experienced practitioners alike.

If you are interested in practising Aikido you are welcome to come and join our classes.  This site will provide you with the information to assist you in getting started.

There are many reasons why people choose to study Aikido:

• It is a martial discipline that teaches non-violent techniques for controlling even armed assailants.
• The techniques are powerful yet flowing and develop centering, blending and dynamic extension of energy movements.
• Children especially can benefit from understanding the principles of Aikido which emphasise methods of harmonising with opponents, as opposed to punching and kicking them.
• Experiential courses are also available for the corporate world, where participants are able to explore the application of Aikido principles of awareness and harmony, to the resolution of business conflicts.

Our curriculum, which includes both empty hand and weapon practice, is derived from the Founder's regular practice in his personal dojo in Iwama, Japan.

These techniques, which the Founder called "takemusu aiki" were passed on to his longest serving student of 23 years, Saito Sensei 9th dan, and from him to my teacher, Saburo Takayasu 6th dan shihan, with whom I have been studying for over 30 years.

Please explore this site to gain an understanding of our practice.  Additional information about Aikido Australia and our Association dojos can be found at the Association website at: www.aikidoaus.com.au.

DEREK MINUS 5th dan

Chief Instructor

Contact details:

Telephone 61 2 9488 8818

Facsimile   61 2 9488 8810

Email info@aikido.com.au