Riai Aikido Belmont is a non-competitive aikido club that meets at Belmont Memorial Hall, 709 Western Hutt Road, in Belmont, Lower Hutt. It is one of the two Riai Aikido dojos in the Wellington region, and it opened on 4 February 2014. The club says aikido suits everyone, whatever their size or strength, and it works on joint locks, throws and body movement, with a focus on mind and body together. Adult classes run on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 11.30am, with occasional Friday classes from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. Anyone can try two free one-hour introductory classes. As at 2026, membership is $40 a month and a three-month beginners package is $100, and membership includes gradings, training, discounted social events and some seminars. The club is run as a not-for-profit, and its instructors give their time freely. Members who have written about it describe patient, friendly instructors and a welcoming place to train. Bookings and questions go to the head instructor, Lyn Meachen, on 027 534 7191.