Auckland Aikikai was founded by Rosso Fernandez Sensei (6th dan) in 1999 to further promote Aikido in New Zealand.

Rosso Sensei was the first non-Japanese to be admitted into and serve a traditional apprenticeship as a live-in student at Aikido Hombu Dojo, under the late Ni-daime Doshu, UESHIBA Kisshomaru (1921–1999). He was also the first New Zealander to receive a 5th degree black belt from the late Ni-daime Doshu.

Auckland Aikikai is recognised as an independant Aikikai organisation by Aikido Hombu Dojo and Rosso Sensei is an internationally acknowledged chief instructor. He has taught Aikido for many years both nationally and internationally and returns regularly to Hombu Dojo to further his own training.

Auckland Aikikai has several dojo throughtout the greater Auckland area and also in New Plymouth. Please refer to the training schedule to find a dojo near you.

We welcome you to join us in energetic and enjoyable training sessions to develop yourself and others through the martial art of Aikido.