Aikido Shudokan Setapak Dojo

One of the first things kids learn in Aikido isn't a throw — it's how to not fight force with force. Instead of squaring up, they learn to step off the line, redirect, and use an opponent's own momentum against them. It sounds abstract, but on the mat it's very physical: footwork, timing, staying loose instead of tensing up. Off the mat, it's the same skill in a different outfit — de-escalating instead of escalating, staying calm when someone's pushing your buttons. That's a genuinely useful thing to hand a kid.

Aikido Shudokan — Traditional Aikido, Melbourne.

Discipline, weapon in hand”

Adding a weapon to a technique doesn’t make Aikido more aggressive — if anything, it demands more control, not less. Grip, distance, timing all become less forgiving with a tanto in hand. Watching students work through these drills is a good reminder that discipline isn’t about restraint from the outside; it’s something built from the inside out.

Aikido Shudokan.

A very unique design of Yee Sang — can you guess what the drawing is?

Thank you, Shamila, for your beautiful contribution and heartfelt effort. You truly made our New Year celebration extra special and uniquely memorable

Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

*Our Year-End Fun Class and Potluck Party 2025 🥳*
Everyone had a great time, enjoyed the class, and had lots of fun! Full of smiles, laughter, and delicious food — what a perfect way to end the year!

Congratulations to Aikido Shudokan Hong Kong on the Successful seminar..