Classes and Fees

Class Times

Monday

Chibi Juniors (5-7 yrs)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Cate O'Sullivan-Watts


juniors (8-12yrs)
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Gail Eder


Junior Kyu Grades
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Aiden Sinclair


Adults all grades
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gail Eder

Wednesday

Chibi Juniors (5-7 yrs)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Cate O'Sullivan-Watts


juniors (8-12yrs)
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Gail Eder


Junior Kyu Grades
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Aiden Sinclair


Adults beginner to 4th Kyu
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Colin Lee


Adults 3rd Kyu and above
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ray Eder

Friday (mainly weapons)

Adults all Grades
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gavin Welsh

Saturday

All Grades 12 years and older
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Aiden Sinclair and Gitanjali Bhatt

 

 

Fees

We are a 'not for profit' organisation and we strive to keep our fees as low as possible to encourage participation in aikido.


It is important that members accept their responsibility to pay fees correctly and on time.

Fees are based on which classes the member is training in. Our structure provides for 3 different groups

Chibi

Students up to the age of 8 years. Two 30 minute classes each week are available during school term time
These students follow a specially designed syllabus comprising 7 grades where the emphasis is on balance, co-ordination, confidence and working together rather than specific aikido techniques

Juniors

Students 8 to 12 years who train Only in the Junior classes. The upper age limit for attending these classes is 15
Two 1 hour classes each week are available during term time
These students follow a specially designed syllabus comprising 10 grades. The highest grade in this system is equal to the adult 6th Kyu rank
A full range of aikido techniques are covered plus some basic weapons exercises. In addition we encourage students to learn the Japanese terminology and to think a little more deeply about aspects of aikido like history, safety and appropriate use of what they are learning.
Within this group we foster awareness, confidence, teamwork and leadership

Adults

The lowest age to enter this group is 12 years though some juniors may delay entering adult classes if they are physically small or lacking in confidence.
There are a range of classes available for this group and classes continue through the school holidays.
This group follow the adult syllabus of the Institute of Aikido New Zealand which provides for 6 Kyu grade ranks in the lead up to black belt.
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  • Dedicated training can then lead to progress through the Dan grade ranks.

    Term Fees (Chibi)

    $60/term for each child. Fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis if starting later in the term.

    Term Fees (Juniors)

  • $150/term for the first child.
  • $60/term for each additional child
  • Fees will be calculated on a pro rata basis if starting later in the term.
  • Juniors who progress to adult classes after completing at least one term do not pay a registration fee
  • Adults (Includes everyone 12 years and older attending adult classes)

    Registration

    1st Family Member $80.00
    Additional Family Members $40.00
    Payable after 2 free classes are completed

    Monthly Training Fees

    1st Family Member $50.00/month
    Additional Family Members $20.00 / month
    Payable from the month after registration


    If you have a family members training in different age groups or fee payments represent a difficulty for you or your family please discuss the matter with one of the 3 senior instructors as we can sometimes offer a fee subsidy to suitable students