Aikido is more than a fighting method or means of self defence. It is a way to strengthen and refine your body, mind and spirit so that you are better prepared for life’s challenges.

Physical Benefits

• Strengthen and condition your body

  Improve flexibility, balance, and coordination

• Enhance fitness and endurance

• Increase muscle tone and build a healthier body

Mental Benefits

• Cultivate mental focus and concentration

• Develop a clearer and more disciplined mind

• Deepen mindfulness and presence in the moment

• Reducing stress and promote a calm mind

• Foster mental resilience and adaptability to change

Social Benefits

• Connect with a diverse community of people of different ages, backgrounds, and physical abilities

• Enjoy belonging to a supportive and inclusive community

• Develop teamwork, cooperation and mutual aid through partnered training

• Exchange knowledge and experience among all practitioners

Life Enrichment

• Aikido training is enjoyable and fulfilling

• It provides a sense of accomplishment and personal growth

• Aikido enhances self-confidence and self-esteem

• Practicing Aikido creates a deeper understanding of oneself and others

• The Aikido dojo provides space and time for freedom from everyday concerns and stress

• Engaging in Aikido enriches one's life by offering a holistic approach to physical, mental, and social well-being

To sum up, practicing Aikido brings a multitude of benefits encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects. It contributes to building a stronger, suppler, and more resilient body while fostering a clearer, more focused, and flexible mind. Aikido promotes a calm, grounded and centered response to difficult situations. Aikido practitioners are part of a diverse and inclusive community, within and beyond Aotearoa. The practice of Aikido is not only fun and rewarding but also life enhancing in innumerable ways.