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GRADINGS & PROFICIENCY

Our next grading for Aikido juniors will be announced by Chris Sensei during the term.
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Gradings for adults Aikido are usually held twice each year. For 2022 :
  • mid-year Saturday 14 May with Simon Puffett Sensei
  • end-of-year Saturday 15 October with Nobuo Takase Shihan
While grading is not compulsory it is a good way to mark your progress. Each rank is a goal to strive for which will help to improve your Aikido training. 
To be eligible for your next grade you must complete the minimum number of training days & be able to demonstrate applied principles & techniques as set out in our syllabus.

This list of Japanese terms will help you decipher the names of many movements commonly used in our Aikido classes.
Remembering these will help with your learning. 

Proficiency tests are targeted to help you prepare for your next grading. 

During Proficiency Tests, your execution of Aikido techniques is assessed. Your instructors will mark you on what you are doing well, and record how you can do better next time. These test notes will give both you and your Instructors a good indication of your progress leading up to your next grading. Proficiency test results are also considered when establishing your eligibility to grade. 
Grading fees are set by Aikido Shinryukan New Zealand (our parent organization). 
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Hours

Junior Classes (7 to 12 years of age) :        
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:20 pm             
Friday     4:30 - 5:20 pm             
                                                                                                                     
Adult Classes (from 13 years of age):
                           Basics                     Weapons              General                                                                                                                                
Tuesday    7.00 - 7.40 pm                                       7.45 - 8.30 pm
Friday        6.00 - 6.40 pm                                       6.45 - 8.00 pm                                                         
Sunday                                         4.00 - 4.55 pm    5.00 - 6.00 pm 
       

Email

rangiora.aikido@gmail.com

​Rangiora Aikido Dojo is part of
 Aikido Shinryukan New Zealand and operates under the technical direction of Nobuo Takase Shihan, the New Zealand representative of the 
World Aikido Headquarters
  • Contact Us
  • Beginners Info
    • About Aikido
    • Gradings and Proficiency
    • Fee Structure
    • Nobuo Takase Shihan
    • Policies and Procedures
  • Class Times
    • Calendar
    • Kids Classes
  • News Feed