Seminars – Byron Bay Aikido Club

Aikido Goshinkai Seminar Calendar

Visitors from other styles are welcome – Please contact us if you are from a different style and would like further information.

Seminars and combined dojo dan grading events: 2025 –

These seminars will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and ALL STYLES of Aikido.

Venue: South Tweed Sports Club – 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South

Mini Seminar 1: March 2025

Cost:
Adults – $20 per session
School Students/ Concession – $15 per session

Where:
Haruki dojo (Tweed Heads dojo) – South Tweed Sports Club Aikido

When:
Saturday 29th March:
Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Combined dojo dan gradings: May 2025

Cost:
$0 for all Ukes, other non-grading Aikidoka attending, visitors and spectators
Note: Normal Dan Grading fees for people grading are payable to Michael Williams Sensei

Where:
Haruki dojo (Tweed Heads dojo) – South Tweed Sports Club Aikido

When:
Saturday 3rd of May:
10.30am – 12.30pm ( Sho-Dan then Ni-Dan )
Lunch break
2.00pm – 4.00pm ( San-Dan then Yo-Dan )

Mini Seminar 2: June 2025

Cost:
Adults – $20 per session
School Students/ Concession – $15 per session

Where:
Haruki dojo (Tweed Heads dojo) – South Tweed Sports Club Aikido

When:
Saturday 21st June:
Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

International / National Seminar: October 2025

Cost:
TBA

Where and when:
Friday the 24-10-2024: Haruki dojo (Tweed Heads dojo) – South Tweed Sports Club Aikido
Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Session 2: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Saturday the 25-10-2024: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
Session 3: 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Session 4: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Sunday the 26-10-2024: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
Session 5: 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Session 6: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Monday the 27-10-2024: Haruki dojo (Tweed Heads dojo) – South Tweed Sports Club Aikido
Session 7: 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Session 8: 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Seminars: 2024 –

This seminar will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and ALL STYLES of Aikido.

Venue: South Tweed Sports Club – 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South

Mini – Seminars 2024:

***Mini Seminar 1:

Saturday 6th April:

Cost: Adults – $20 per session

School Students/ Concession – $15 per session

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

***Mini Seminar 2:

Saturday 8th June:

Cost: Adults – $20 per session

School Students/ Concession – $15 per session

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

***Mini Seminar 3:

Saturday 17th August

Cost: Adults – $20 per session

School Students/ Concession – $15 per session

Session 1: 10.30 – 12.30pm

Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL SEMINAR:

Cost: TBA

Saturday 26th October – South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium

Sunday 27th October – South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium

* Monday 28th October

* Tuesday 29th October

Attendees are reminded to complete the Seminar Registration Form prior to start of the Seminar. If you have already attended Tweed Heads Dojo in the past and have filled in the registration preciously you do not need to fill in again unless your details have changed.

Paying:

Direct bank deposit –

Would you kindly inform Seminar attendees of the Aikido Community’s Bank details for those who wish to prepay –

Account Name: Aikido Community Incorporated

BSB: 533000

Account Number: 02096254

Attendees paying into the Bank Account are reminded to include their name as a reference.

Cash on the day –
Note – there is an ATM on-site

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost. https://www.southtweedsports.com.au/dine/restaurant

October – International Seminar 2023 –

Aikido Goshinkai Annual International Seminar:
This seminar will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and ALL STYLES of Aikido.

Dates – Saturday 28th – Tuesday 31st October

Venue – South Tweed Sports Club (click here for information) – 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South (click here for a map)

Cost –
Adults: $35 per session and School Students $20 per session
Cost for all four days: $245 (Session 8 free)

Saturday: Auditorium
Session 1: 10.00am – 12.30pm. Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Sunday: Auditorium
Session 3: 10.00am – 12.30pm. Session 4: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Monday: Aikido Community Dojo
Session 5: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Session 6: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Tuesday: Aikido Community Dojo
Session 7: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Session 8: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Paying –
Direct bank deposit:
Would you kindly inform Seminar attendees of the Aikido Community’s Bank details for those who wish to prepay –

Attendees paying into the Bank Account are reminded to include their name as a reference.

Account Name: Aikido Community Incorporated
BSB: 533000
Account Number: 02096254

Cash on the day:

Note – there is an ATM on-site

Optional –
Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost. https://www.southtweedsports.com.au/dine/restaurant

Mini Seminar 2: July 2023 –

This seminar will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and ALL STYLES of Aikido.

Dates: Saturday 29th July 2023

Venue: South Tweed Sports Club – 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South

Session 1: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Session 2: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: Adults: $20/Session School Students: $15/Session

Paying:

Direct bank deposit –

Would you kindly inform Seminar attendees of the Aikido Community’s Bank details for those who wish to prepay –

Account Name: Aikido Community Incorporated

BSB: 533000

Account Number: 02096254

Attendees paying into the Bank Account are reminded to include their name as a reference.

Cash on the day –
Note – there is an ATM on-site

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost. https://www.southtweedsports.com.au/dine/restaurant

Mini Seminar 1: May 2023 –

This seminar will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and ALL STYLES of Aikido.

Dates: Saturday 27th May 2023

Venue: South Tweed Sports Club – 4 Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South

Session 1: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Session 2: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $20/Session and School Students – $15 / Session

Attendees are reminded to complete the Seminar Registration Form prior to start of the Seminar. If you have already attended Tweed Heads Dojo in the past and have filled in the registration preciously you do not need to fill in again unless your details have changed.

Paying:

Direct bank deposit –

Would you kindly inform Seminar attendees of the Aikido Community’s Bank details for those who wish to prepay –

Account Name: Aikido Community Incorporated

BSB: 533000

Account Number: 02096254

Attendees paying into the Bank Account are reminded to include their name as a reference.

Cash on the day –
Note – there is an ATM on-site

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost. https://www.southtweedsports.com.au/dine/restaurant

October – National Seminar 2022 –

Summary –
Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: October the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th 2022
Cost:
Adults $35/session – Juniors and Students $25/session
or
All 8 Sessions: Adults $245 – Juniors and Students: $175

Paying: Cash only on the day. Note – there is an ATM on-site

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost. https://www.southtweedsports.com.au/dine/restaurant

This seminar will be run by the Founder of Aikido Goshinkai Sensei Michael Williams and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and will consist of a morning and afternoon session.

This will be our first National Seminar held in 3 years and hopefully we can encourage as many of the students and instructors to attend as possible. Attendees can participate in as many sessions as they choose.

In the meantime keep well and safe.

Please click on this link below and fill in this online form before you attend the seminar and going onto the mat for training. If you are a student of Aikido Community you do not need to fill this form out again.

Saturday 15th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm – If attendees could be there from 8.30am to help move the mats it would be greatly appreciated.
Cost: Adults $35/session – Juniors and Students $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day. Note – there is an ATM on-site
Optional: Lunchtime meals upstairs at the Bistro at your own cost.

Time: 4pm to late (Everyone to help clear the mats and set up tables and chairs after ***Special Event *** for the social)
Event: ***Special Event *** To be conducted by https://village.aikidocommunity.org.au/ (people can just turn up for this event only)

Location: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium after the last session of the day
Cost: $0
Optional:
Drinks will be available at your own cost from the Auditorium bar.
Meals can be ordered from the South Tweed Sports Club Bistro to be delivered to the Auditorium at your own cost.

Sunday 16th October 2022 details –

Everyone to help clear the tables and chairs and set up mats.

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults $35/session – Juniors and Students $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day. Note – there is an ATM on-site

4:00pm – Everyone helps move the mats back to the Aikido Community Dojo

Event: Dan grading certificates awards
Where: Aikido Community Dojo
Time: 4.20pm to late
Cost: $0
Optional:
Drinks will be available at your own cost from the upstairs bar.
Meals can be ordered from the South Tweed Sports Club Bistro at your own cost.

Monday 17th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults $35/session – Juniors and Students $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day. Note – there is an ATM on-site

Tuesday 18th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults $35/session – Juniors and Students $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day. Note – there is an ATM on-site

June – Mini Seminar – Saturday 18th 2022

As health and safety restrictions have greatly eased we are relaunching, in a small way, our Mini – Seminar program in June of this year.

A one day seminar will be held on Saturday 18th June in the Aikido Community Dojo at the South Tweed Sports Club.

This seminar will be run by Michael Williams Sensei and is open to ALL BELT LEVELS and will consist of a morning and afternoon session.

MINI – SEMINAR
When: Saturday 18th June 2022
Where: Aikido Community Dojo, South Tweed Sports Club
Sessions: Morning: 10.30 – 12.30 / Afternoon: 2.00 – 4.00pm
Cost: $20 per session.

We all look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event and the ongoing opportunities to once again enjoy sharing times on the mat.

AIKIDO GOSHINKAI 2021 SEMINAR CALENDAR

On hold because of Pandemic

AIKIDO GOSHINKAI 2020 SEMINAR CALENDAR

~~MARCH~~

~~Saturday 21st: Autumn Mini Seminar and DAN GRADING~~

~~VENUE: Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club~~

~~Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm~~

~~(Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15- per session)~~

On hold because of Pandemic

JUNE

Saturday 6 th : Winter Mini Seminar

VENUE: Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

(Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15- per session)

OCTOBER

Saturday 17 th – Tuesday 20 th : ANNUAL NATIONAL SEMINAR:

VENUE: Auditorium and Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Sessions: 10.00am – 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm each day

Cost: TBA

DECEMBER

Saturday 5 th : Summer Mini Seminar and DAN GRADING

VENUE: Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

(Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15- per session)AIKIDO GOSHINKAI SEMINAR CALENDARB

2019

JANUARY:

FEBRUARY:

Saturday 16^th: Mini Seminar and DAN Grading practise: Tweed Dojo@ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15 per session)

MARCH:

Saturday 23^rd: DAN Grading and Mini Seminar: Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15 per session)

APRIL:

MAY:

JUNE:

Saturday 15^th: Winter Mini Seminar – Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15 per session)

JULY:

AUGUST:

SEPTEMBER:

OCTOBER:

To all Aikido Goshinkai HDI’s, Students and Friends,

You are invited to attend the 2019 Annual National Seminar hosted by Michael Williams Sensei, which will be held at the South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2019. Additional Seminar workshops will be held on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd October.

Seminars provide us with the opportunity to renew our techniques by laying to rest the familiar, comfortable way we are used to doing things. There is a saying that “the enthusiasm of the beginner is the envy of the master”. Seminars give us all the chance to experience that state called “beginners mind” and to remain open to new concepts. Our Annual National Seminar is a excellent opportunity for all grades to participate and share their aikido experiences. It is especially beneficial for senior students of aikido to share their experiences and knowledge.

2019 Annual Seminar Session Times

Venue: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium.

Saturday 19th October:

Session 1: 10.00am – 12.30pm

Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Sunday 20th October:

Session 3: 10.00am – 12.30pm

Session 4: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: Aikido Community Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club)

Monday 21st October:

Session 5: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Session 6: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Tuesday 22nd October:

Session 7: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Session 8: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Fees:

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th (Sessions 1-4)

Adults $120

Students $80

Complete Seminar: (Sessions 1-8 over four days)

Adults $210

Students $140

Fee per session:

Adults: $30

Students: $20

*Family Group prices can be arranged at the sign-on desk.

Please Note: Aikido Goshinkai Handbook, Taigi DVD’s, Weapon DVD’s and Ki Sayings etc will all be available for purchase at the venue.

(Payments can be made via the following account or on the day:

Account Name: Aikido Community Inc BSB: 084618 Account No: 39 467 1877)

Accommodation is readily available at a reasonable cost close to our venue. Meals etc are available at the South Tweed Sports bistro as is parking.

Airport access is available via the Gold Coast (Coolangatta) or Brisbane Airports.

* Please be aware that Daylight Saving times will be in place in NSW.

NOVEMBER:

Saturday 30^th: DAN Grading and Mini Seminar: Tweed Dojo @ South Tweed Sports Club

Session 1: 10.30am – 12.30 Session 2: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (Cost: Adults $20/ Students $15 per session)

DECEMBER:

AIKIDO GOSHINKAI 2022 SEMINAR CALENDAR

Barring state border closures, on the following dates at the South Tweed Sports Clubs Auditorium and the Aikido Community Dojo.

October – National Seminar 2022 –

Summary –
Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: October the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th of 2022
Cost:
Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session
or
All 8 Sessions: Adults – $245 Juniors and Students: $175

Paying: Cash only on the day

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost.

We are also looking at few opportunities to run several one or two day seminars at the Aikido Community Dojo in the months leading up to the National Seminar. Again this information will be distributed as soon as possible so keep an eye out for it.

In the meantime keep well and safe.

Saturday 15th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Optional: Lunchtime meals upstairs at the Bistro at your own cost.

Time: 4pm to late (Everyone to help clear the mats and set up tables and chairs after presentation for the social)
Event: Sensei Michael Williams 50 years in Aikido and 40 years of Aikido in Australia award (people can just turn up for this event only)
Location: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium after the last session of the day
Cost: $0
Optional:
Drinks will be available at your own cost from the Auditorium bar.
Meals can be ordered from the South Tweed Sports Club Bistro to be delivered to the Auditorium at your own cost.

Sunday 16th October 2022 details –

Everyone to help clear the tables and chairs and set up mats.

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day

4:00pm – Everyone helps move the mats back to the Aikido Community Dojo

Monday 17th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)

Tuesday 18th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)

AIKIDO GOSHINKAI 2022 SEMINAR CALENDAR

Barring state border closures, on the following dates at the South Tweed Sports Clubs Auditorium and the Aikido Community Dojo.

October – National Seminar 2022 –

Optional: Meals / drinks at the club at your own cost.

In the meantime keep well and safe.

Saturday 15th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Optional: Lunchtime meals upstairs at the Bistro at your own cost.

Sunday 16th October 2022 details –

Everyone to help clear the tables and chairs and set up mats.

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club Auditorium
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)
Paying: Cash only on the day

4:00pm – Everyone helps move the mats back to the Aikido Community Dojo

Monday 17th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)

Tuesday 18th October 2022 details –

Event: Aikido Goshinkai National Seminar
Where: South Tweed Sports Club – Aikido Community Dojo
When: Morning Aikido Seminar Session: 10.00am – 12.30pm / Afternoon Aikido Seminar Session: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Cost: Adults – $35/session Juniors and Students – $25/session (unless you have paid for the full seminar)