Kyu Shin Do Aikido

The Kyu Shin Do style of Aikido was introduced to New Zealand in 1980, by the late Sensei Ron Russell, 5^th Dan.

Our club was established on the North Shore by Ray and Gail Eder in 1992. Kyu Shin Do Aikido is a non profit organisation, and has a diverse membership with a strong family orientation.

Our Aikido has a unique learning structure. There is a strong emphasis on the development of teaching skills of the instructors to make sure the classes are fun, enjoyable and safe. The Aikido practised in the club has equal emphasis on Aikido hand techniques and Aiki weapons training.

Kyu Shin Do Aikido (North Shore) is affiliated to the Institute of Aikido in the UK, Institute of Aikido New Zealand and the Aikido Association of New Zealand. Mr H. Foster, 7^th Dan is technical director of the Institute of Aikido in the UK and New Zealand.

Ray Eder, 5^th Dan is the Instructors Board Director of the Institute of Aikido New Zealand and Chief Instructor of Kyu Shin Do Aikido.

Visitors from other clubs and styles from New Zealand and around the world are always welcome to join us at the dojo. Indeed, our continued contact with other styles means that we benefit from learning from a diverse range of visiting international and local instructors.

If you are interested in Aikido and would like to find out more, we offer two free classes to provide an opportunity to try it out and meet members of the club. Our Albany Dojo can be found at the following address: