YOUR INVESTMENT

Dojo Membership
Our Dojo Membership is AUD $33 per month.

This gives you access to all classes for a rolling 4 week period. New classes are added each week while the older classes are removed. You will study along with students training in the dojo. “How to” videos are provided for techniques within each class. By consistent training you’ll be exposed to all the techniques that you need to learn for your next belt.

Mentor and feedback support is provided by appointment with your Sensei via online meetings. Your initial 30 minute session is free. A fee applies for additional 30 minute appointments (AUD $50).

Online Courses
Silver Belt and Stripe courses are stand-alone, self-paced and set-up to take the beginner student through the foundations in Iwama Ryu Aikido in both taijitsu (open-handed) and buki waza (weapons) techniques. Dojo membership is not required. No previous Aikido or martial arts experience is required.

Silver Belt is one payment of AUD $95 per and includes a 15 minute session with your Sensei per month. (Additional time can be arranged by appointment). Assessment for Silver Belt is AUD $65.

“Stripe” Courses are AUD $65 each with assessments included.

Assessment:
The lowest ranked examiners are 4th Dan Iwama Ryu Aikido holders. A single payment is made for assessment. If the student has not yet achieved the required standard during grading, feedback will be provided and another date for assessment will be set with no additional fee applying.

Kyu Rank Tests
These cost AUD $165 per assessment, the lowest ranked examiners are 4th Dan Iwama Ryu Aikido holders.

These are preferably done using video conferencing software. Alternately, video footage can be submitted.

Dan Tests
In order to issue an Iwama Ryu Aikido Dan Rank we need to assess you in the flesh. Therefore Dan Ranks can be done in Melbourne Australia by Michael Shaw Sensei. The cost for this Registration & Certificate is AUD $220.

Alternatively, you can invite your Sensei to come to your location and assess you, and other student’s, in person. Please discuss this with your Sensei.