Samurai Kids Grading 08

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Samurai Kids Grading published on the Samurai Kids Page. Click here to go there! For Dan Grading at the opening see the Dan grade and the opening event pages.

Contact details, history, Class times & syllabus etc.

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Grading pics etc. have been moved to dan grade page & Kids page.

Contact Us

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We can be contacted via the Dojyo:

Sensei Hanifa Leoni Macfarlane, 7th Dan UA, Headmaster,
mob. 0413 425 852

Dojyo: 159 Macquarie St. Hobart, Tasmania.
G.P.O. Box 1278,
Hobart, 7001,
Tasmania, Australia.
email:unityaikido786@yahoo.com.au

New Broken Hill NSW starting soon,
Sensei Joseph M. Dexter, 3rd Dan UA

Women's Self Defence.
Sensei Christine Benbow 2nd Dan UA

Masters & Men's Fitness.
Sensei James Carolan. 2nd Dan UA

History of Unity Aikido

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You can read a description of the history of Unity Aikido Association Inc. here .

Class Times & Description of Syllabus

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UNITY AIKIDO CLASSES 2009

Children's Samurai Club:
Monday & Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm kids age 5-10. & Saturday 10-11am
The samurai Club teaches kids Aikido fundamentals of safety, skill and fairness in a fun games atmosphere. All available senseis help with this group. Kids LOVE the sword skills with foam then wooden swords and the games teach them safety skills effortlessly. They learn to roll and tumble first on soft mats and progress to being safe even on hard surfaces. This class benefits shy children and overly aggressive children, children who are bullied and children who bully. Aikido balances them and gives them a middle way where fun, safety and self-respect are theirs. Good Samurai manners are part of the teaching.

NEW PARENTS & CHILDREN CLASS: Saturday 10am- 11am.
One or both parents may now learn Aikido together with their child/children between ages 3 & up. Sensei Hanifa Leoni, 7th Dan Unity Aikido, teaches this class combining and separating the age groups as needed.
This class is being made available so families may enjoy together the skills and fun of Aikido. There are some joint activities for adults with their child and some separate with children together and adults together. This is a work in progress and we invite you to be part of it's growth. In Japan, our friend and visiting sensei Futami Kenkichi 7th Dan who took classes for Samurai Kids and officiated at our opening ceremony also runs classes for families. It's a good way to play with your children.

Juniors Club: 11-16 years, 4.30-5.30pm Monday & Wednesday & 11-1pm Sat.
These classes are for children 11 to 15 as Juniors and above that age they may continue in this time slot as young adults and also in the adult classes. The format is sport and self-defence. Sensei Joseph Dexter, 3rd Dan Unity Aikido, has taught these classes for five years and has a wealth of Aikido knowledge & enthusiasm to share.

Adults Aikido Club: 10am- 12noon & 6-8pm Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 11am-1pm.
Adults entering these classes commence with the Seven Principles Introductory Course which forms the foundation of all Aikido skills. This foundation is present in everything we learn right up to and including black belt. Adult syllabus is divided into Under 35 & Fit, and Over 35 and or Unfit/injured. Each group can progress to Black Belt with differing requirements making training safe and enjoyable for each group. These classes are taught by Sensei Macfarlane - Monday & Saturday, sensei Joseph - Wednesday. Supporting members can train at other times by arrangement.

Women's Self Defence Tuesday 6.30-8pm with sensei Christine Benbow 2nd Dan.

Masters mature age Aikido, Tuesday 6-7pm with sensei James Carolan 2nd Dan.

Mens Functional Fitness 7.30-9pm Thursday with sensei James Carolan 2nd Dan.

Ladies fitness & movement art private or group classes by appointment with Sensei Macfarlane.

Self defence /Aikido School & Community Group Courses by arrangement with sensei Dexter or Macfarlane. On location or in the Dojyo.