The 2016 schedule for the grading examinations and seminars throughout NZ and abroad are as follows;
6 – 8 May Brisbane Aikikai Seminar – Shihan Nobuo Takase
14 May Christchurch
21 May Wellington
20 – 22 May Motueka & Nelson Seminar – Sensei Simon Puffett
22 May Ramarama Seminar – Shihan Nobuo Takase
28 May Otago & Alexandra
28 May Taupo Seminar – Sensei Simon Puffett
4 June Auckland Regional Grading Examinations
11 June Tauranga Grading & Seminar – Sensei Simon Puffett
12 June Hamilton & Cambridge
18 June Rangiora
1 – 3 July Brisbane Aikikai Seminar – Sensei Simon Puffett
2 – 3 July Hastings, Gisborne & Taupo
3 – 4 September Christchurch Spring Seminar – Shihan Fujimaki
10 – 11 September Wellington Seminar – Sensei Simon Puffett
24 Sept – 7 Oct International Aikido Federation Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
15 October Dunedin
16 October Alexandra
29 October Wellington
30 October Ramarama Seminar – Shihan Nobuo Takase
5 – 6 November Christchurch
12 November Auckland Regional Grading Examinations
19 – 20 November Gisborne Seminar & Sensei Alan Wade’s 50th Anniversary
26 November Tauranga
27 November Hamilton & Cambridge
3 December Rangiora
4 December Nelson & Motueka
2016 Christmas Closures & 2017 Re-Openings
22 December Hombu Dojo – Re-Opening 7 January 2017