Classes
Where are we?
107 Newman Road East, Off spur Road. Less than 5 minutes from Silverdale motorway exit, 10 minutes from Millwater and Orewa. Easy/safe off-road parking.
Call 0223 201 202 for more details.
CLASS TIMETABLE: NB: We accept kids from age 10
Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30pm (kids 10-15 years)
Tuesday 7.30 – 9.00pm (adults 15+)
Thursday 6.30 – 7.30pm (kids 10-15 years)
Thursday 7.30 – 9.00pm (adults 15+)
Sunday 9.00 – 10.30 am. Open Mat Session (10+ years). All welcome, including families
Monday 7.00 – 8.15pm (adults 15+)
There is no training on Public Holidays and Weekends unless otherwise organised with the senior Instructor.
Private classes are available at the Silverdale dojo, upon request. Some students prefer to start with a couple of private sessions to establish their core skills (rolling, stance etc) before joining the group classes.
Cost Structure:
| Casual (kids & adults) | per class $20.00 |
| Family Pass (3 people) | unlimited training per week $50.00 |
| Member (adult 15+) | unlimited training per week $25 |
| Member (kids 10-15 yrs) | unlimited training per week $20 |
| Family Pass (4+ people) | unlimited training per week $60.00. For larger families please contact us to arrange a cost structure that is affordable. |
Grading Fee – cost per FULL grading (inc certificate if successful) $20.00
Certificates for “Bu” (part certification for throws/pin/weapons/movement) are free of charge.
Instructional DVD “Aikido – The first steps” $10.00 ($29.99 RRP)
Membership:
Your fees entitle you to full membership of the Institute of Aikido Silverdale dojo, which allows you to train at any of the scheduled martial arts classes provided. Please ALWAYS ensure that your attendance is noted in the attendance software, as this accumulates toward your next grading. Please refer to Instructor in regards to grading requirements and the dates & times. Payment of your fees in full and on time will help keep our dojo up and running for everyone to enjoy. Any problem that may result in difficulty in payment of mat fees, can be discussed with Instructors to evaluate the continuing of training of that person until payments can be organised. We would rather have you training and catch up on payments when you can, than have you miss your regular classes!
Joining Fee:
A one-off Joining Fee of $20.00 is payable when you join the Institute of Aikido Auckland Dojo. This covers our administration and registration costs, but as a new joiner you will also receive a copy of “Aikido – A beginner’s guide” written by Sensei Francis. This well respected book is an excellent introduction to the basics and reference point for new joiners.
Club Certificates and Badges
The junior members of the club are awarded four certificates (Body Movement, Weapons, Pins and throws) to acknowledge their understanding of the cores skills necessary to be ready for their first belt examination. The kids love the sense of achievement these bring in the early days of their Aikido careers, and they greatly help with motivation.
All students, both juniors and adults are awarded the club logo badge upon passing the first (white) belt examination. The cost of this is included in the $20 grading fee. Dan gradings are $50.
Uniforms & Weapons
Training suits (Gi’s), belts and bokken/Jo are all available through the club at a discounted rate.