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Traditional Japanese Martial Arts in Adelaide

At Aiki Shuren Dojo Adelaide, we practise traditional Iwama Aikido in a supportive and focused environment where students develop technical skill, physical capability and efficient movement through regular practice.

Classes combine empty hand techniques, partner practice and traditional Japanese weapons as part of a complete martial art.

Beginners welcome.

Train With Us

Iwama Aikido is more than learning techniques. It is a process of continual refinement that develops the body, the mind and the way we move. At Aiki Shuren Dojo Adelaide, every class is built around strong fundamentals. Students learn through structured instruction, regular repetition and partner practice, developing:

  • Technical skill

  • Physical capability

  • Efficient movement

  • Timing and distance

  • Coordination

  • Balance

  • Awareness

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Progress comes through regular practice. Every class is an opportunity to improve.

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Choose Your Class

What We Do

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Traditional Iwama Aikido

Our dojo follows the teachings of Iwama Shinshin Aiki Shuren Kai under Hitohira Saito Sensei.

Training remains connected to Japan through ongoing study and regular visits to Iwama.

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Empty Hand and Weapons

Iwama Aikido combines empty-hand techniques with bokken and jo training as one complete system.

Each element supports the others, helping students develop timing, distance, posture and efficient movement.

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Understanding

Students learn not only how techniques are performed, but why they work.

This approach helps build strong fundamentals that continue to develop throughout many years of training.

Visit the Dojo

The best way to understand Aikido is to experience it. If you are looking for a traditional Japanese martial art that values technical understanding, purposeful physical training and continual learning, we invite you to attend a class and experience for yourself.

Book Your First Class

About Us

​At Aiki Shuren Dojo Adelaide, we practise Iwama Aikido in the tradition of Iwama Shinshin Aiki Shuren Kai. Our dojo is a place where sincere practice, mutual respect and continual learning come together through structured, physically engaging training.

We maintain a direct connection to Iwama, Japan, under the direction of Hitohira Saito Sensei and Yasuhiro (Morihiro Nidaime) Saito Sensei.

Our aim is to preserve traditional Iwama Aikido while making it accessible to people in our local community.

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Contact Us

Call 0407 770 894

Aldinga Dojo

Glenelg North Dojo

23 Old Coach Road, Aldinga, SA, 5173

Training Times

​Adults Class

Tues & Thurs 7pm - 8.30pm​

Sat: 9am - 10am

Kids Class

Thurs: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Training Times

​Adults Class

Wed 7pm - 8.30pm​

Sat: 9am - 10am

Kids Class

Contact Michael for details

Corner of Kibby Avenue and Alison Street, Glenelg North, SA, 5045

Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shurenkai

© 2026 by Aiki Shuren Dojo Adelaide.

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