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Byron Bay is the mostly easterly point on the Australian continent and the location of Goshinkan Dojo. Goshinkan Dojo was opened in 1991 by Master Koretoshi Maruyama. Michael Williams Sensei, Chief Instructor of Aikido Yuishinkai International, who had established Goshinkan Dojo, has, in May 2006, moved to Fiji to establish Aikido Yuishinkai in the Pacific Islands. At Goshinkan a full schedule of classes is now taught to all levels and ages of the local community and the numerous visitors who arrive from throughout Australia and overseas by Jim Nicholls sensei, Head Dojo Instructor, with the help of a range of Senior Students/Instructors. Over the years, Goshinkan Dojo has hosted many seminars with renowned Aikido Masters and welcomes everyone to train regardless of style or affiliation.

Goshinkan Dojo has a large local training population with over 100 adults and many children. There are many senior students ranked nidan and above as well as a large number of beginning and intermediate levels. Goshinkan Dojo is a colourful, interesting community of people, a reflection of the unique town of Byron Bay. The dojo provides a friendly and supportive atmosphere of caring instructors and students dedicated to the benefits of aikido training and the Aikido Yuishinkai philosophy of 'Positive Mind'. (See some images on bottom of page).

Contact Details for Instructors:

Jim Nicholls 02 6628 3158 hypercinema@gmail.com
Elisabeth Andel 0403 350844 aikidoyuishin@gmail.com
Mark Evans 0423 662056 tigerlovin@gmail.com
Joanne Martin

02 6685 9787
0409 604650

jomart811@yahoo.com.au
Peter Costin-Neilsen 02 66884248
0408 963691
neilsenpc@exemail.com.au

 

Class Times

 

 

Day Time Note
Tuesday 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Focus on Beginners
Wednesday

6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

General

Thursday 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Focus on Beginners
Friday

4.00 pm - 5.00 pm
5.15 pm - 6.15 pm
during school term only

Aikikids Beginners
Aikikids Advanced

Saturday 10.00 am - 12.00 pm General/ Advanced
Note: The most suitable times for adult beginners are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

 

 

 

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Directions to the dojo. (Melaleuca Drive, Byron Bay)

Aikikids Program

 

Goshinkan Dojo has developed a highly successful children's aikido program, known as 'Aikikids'. Children ages 7-11 commence their training in the beginner's class, where the focus is on basic exercises, dojo etiquette and the development of self-confidence. The Aikikids Program follows a grading syllabus designed for children's capabilities and safety in mind. As they progress through the syllabus and reach the level of green stripe, they advance to the senior Aikikids class. There are over 60 children training at Goshinkan Dojo and the benefits of aikido training for children is widely-recognised throughout the community.


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Sid and Dylan Elisabeth and John

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shani and DylanSid, Graeme and Maruyama Sensei

 

Seminar at Goshinkan

Party time with Williams Sensei, Warren, Dave and Malcolm


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For further information please contact

The Aikido Centre

Aikido Yuishinkai Australia
Michael Williams Sensei
The Aikido Centre
Melaleuca Drive, Byron Bay
PO Box 412
Byron Bay NSW 2481

Phone:
0403 350844
(Elisabeth Andel)

 

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