We are a not-for-profit organisation which aims to provide resources for the aikido community in New Zealand with a particular emphasis on developing coaching and club management skills.

The Aikido Association of New Zealand provides the following benefits for members:

• Recognition as the national organisation representing Aikido through Sport NZ
  • This helps if you need to apply for funding to support your organisation’s activities.
• Is the representative for Aikido for future Government Policy.
• Web page for your organisation or club.
• Club directory to build your membership.
• List of senior teachers willing to lead seminars throughout Australasia.
• News and events in New Zealand.
• Expertise to support organisations with
  • Administration setup
  • Setting up a club constitution
  • Membership management to enable your senior people to teach and train more
  • Applying for funding for key Aikido resources e.g., mats, rent grants etc.
  • Setting up a web site or maximise your current website
  • Training the Trainers!
• In association with Sport NZ we will establish a national coach certification course for Aikido Teachers in NZ.
• Discounts for member organisation-run seminars in NZ for all your students.
• Media Liaison – promotion of Aikido in the media. A collaborative voice for Aikido in NZ.
• Inter Club communication.

All of the above benefits are obtained for only $25.00 per organisation / year regardless of the number of clubs you have in your organisation. Now that’s a great deal!