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Discover the Art of Aikido – Aikido Beginners Course
Starting Thursday 8th May – Limited Places Available! Have you ever wanted to try a martial art that teaches real-world self-defence while building calmness, confidence, and coordination? Join our 4-week Aikido Beginners Course and step onto the mat with purpose. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, relieve stress, or explore a unique martial art that focuses on harmony and redirection—not aggression—you’ll find your place here. What’s Included Choose Your Dojo & Times Heidelberg Dojo Bentleigh Dojo Attend either class at your chosen location each week—whatever suits your schedule best! …
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Kids Grading – 29th March
Over the weekend, we held a grading for our junior students at the Heidelberg Dojo. Congratulations to all those who tested! Your hard work and dedication leading up to the grading definitely paid off. Here are the results …
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How to Choose the Right Martial Art for Your Child
Choosing the right martial art for your child can feel overwhelming, but it’s a decision that can have a profound impact on their development. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting a martial arts school: Values of the School and Instructors The culture of a martial arts school is shaped by its instructors. Look for schools that emphasize respect, discipline, and personal growth over competition and winning. Spend time observing classes and talking with instructors to ensure they prioritize life skills and personal development. The Community You’re Joining …
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Auction Party – Thank you!
The following is a message from Enrica Sensei, previously sent in an email: I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support and enthusiasm that was shown at our Dojo Auction Party on Saturday. Thanks to everyone, the night was a huge success—filled with fun, supportive energy, and a true sense of community spirit. To those who helped organise the venue, coordinate contributions, and arrange the tables—your hard work behind the scenes was truly the foundation of the evening. Everything ran so smoothly, and …
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Open Day
On Saturday, 1st February, Aikido Shudokan hosted a successful Open Day, bringing together our dojo community and welcoming new faces eager to experience the art of Aikido. Throughout the day, visitors participated in free classes, watched live demonstrations, and had the opportunity to meet our instructors and students. A special thank you to our dedicated instructors, students, and volunteers who helped make the day a success. We could not have done this without our amazing Aikido community, your support and passion for Aikido truly made this event memorable. If you …
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Shudokan Auction Party 2025!
Get ready for an incredible night of fun, food, and fundraising at our 2025 Auction Party. This is your chance to connect with the Aikido Shudokan community, enjoy a fantastic evening, and bid on unique items and experiences – all while supporting a great cause. Event Details When: Saturday, 1st March 2025Where: Diagora, 46 Straker Street, North MelbourneTime: 6:30 PM onwardsDress Code: Formal attireCost: $130 per person (includes a three-course meal, all drinks, and entertainment) How You Can Contribute We’re calling on our community to donate items or services for …
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Mulgrave Dojo Moving
Dear Students and Parents, Please accept my apologies for the very short notice. Our last class at Eagle Martial Arts will be on Thursday 30th. January. Our first class at a new venue will be on Saturday 1st. February. The new venue will be: Moorleigh Community Village Gym. 90–92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East Classes will be held on Tuesday 7pm Thursday 7pm Saturday 4.30pm. It has proven extremely difficult to find an appropriate training venue. EMA (current location) has proven to be too cramped. The new venue will allow us …
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New Aiki Combatives Class
Introducing an Aiki Combatives Class at the Heidelberg Dojo every Tuesday night at 6.30pm. This class will concentrate on distilling the techniques and principles of Aikido into very short, fast and effective moves and outcome. Rob Rosa Sensei will draw on his vast years of experience in the Security Industry, his Boxing and Aikido. Rosa Sensei’s experience will lead to effective mental and technical strategies to deal with violent situations. …
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Teen Leadership Program
This Saturday we had the first session of our Monthly teen leadership program! We spent the morning talking about what makes a good leader, then assisting with the children’s class and trying to put those things into practice. It was a hot day, but everyone trained hard, with some of the juniors doing their first two adults classes. As Joe sensei says ‘what’s the point of learning a martial art if you can’t take what you learn out of the dojo’. Martial arts is about so much more than self …
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Aikido Shudokan E-Mag 2024
The Aikido Shudokan E-Mag for 2024 is hot off the press! The theme for this year is “Many Voices, One Community”. Check out an in-depth interview with Joe Thambu Shuseki Shihan about the international aspect of the Yoshinkan style of Aikido and closer to home, the Aikido Shudokan Honbu Dojo; some of the thoughts of the 14 participants of the first and extremely challenging Uchi Deshi Gasshuku; and reviews of various events throughout the year. Also, make sure you see what the holiday schedule is like and get excited about …
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Adults All Level Grading – 21 Dec
The following students have been promoted: 7th Kyu Neil Borg 6th Kyu Tomas Zahora Sebastian Marolda 5th Kyu Aiden Sferopoulos Senan Niranjan 4th Kyu Abdulkadir Abdulkadir 3rd Kyu Justin Phan 2nd Kyu Georgio Bogdanis Nicholas Botterill* Benjamin Ky* Shodan Emily Chew Travis Brooks Evelyn Chew Christos Koumaditis Sandan Lena Lee Godan Alia Nicholls Bart Lea …
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International Gashuku makes International Headlines
The Shudokan Dojo in Seremban Malaysia hosted a two-week immersive training camp, the Uchi Deshi Gasshuku, from August 11 to 22. Fourteen dedicated Aikido practitioners from around the world gathered for an intensive experience under the guidance of Joe Thambu Sensei. Emphasizing the deeper values of Aikido, Thambu Sensei highlighted the importance of fostering community, discipline, and resilience, stating, “Aikido goes beyond martial arts; it is about building harmony within oneself and the community. It teaches us to respect others while developing inner strength. As a global Aikido family, we …
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  • Address: HONBU DOJO
    HEIDELBERG WEST DOJO.
    43 CRISSANE ROAD, HEIDELBERG WEST, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 3081
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