Aikido Melbourne & Victoria (Aiki Kai)
Seiichi Sugano 8th Dan Shihan
Welcome to Aikido Melbourne, the representative of Aiki Kai Aikido in Melbourne and the state of Victoria.
The National Aikido Association of Australia, Aiki Kai (Australia), was formed in 1965 under the direct authorisation of the Aikido founder Ueshiba Morihei.
Its originator Sugano Shihan (8th Dan) was a direct student of O-Sensei. He was the head of Aiki-Kai in Australia, and was the Australian representative to the affiliated parent organisation,
World Aikido Headquarters (Hombu), based in Japan. His responsibilites continue to be carried out by the Sugano Shihan Foundation.
Clifton Hill Dojo, Melbourne
Aikido Vic HQ
"Aikido is a way: There is commitment and there is obligation. Do not abuse or misuse the art of aikido. Study carefully, honestly and humbly.
Respect your elders and look after your juniors.". Seiichi Sugano, Aikikai Australia
Aikido Melbourne News
June 2012
Aiki Kai Japan Tour - Expressions of interest
16th - 30th September - includes IAF Congress Tokyo!
Aiki Kai Australia is looking for expressions of interest to join this exciting 14 day tour of Japan to coincide with the International Aikido Federation congress in Tokyo later this year.
View the poster here.
or visit the Aiki Kai Australia website.
May 2012
Special Day of Training - Clifton Hill Dojo
Saturday May 12
Aikido Victoria is conducting a special training day featuring Ray Oldman Sensei (Rokudan). Ray Sensei is not only one of our most senior instructors; he is also our only rokudan septuagenarian.
View the information form here.
