Aikido Silverdale is a traditional self-defence aikido and aikijutsu dojo at 107 Newman Road in Silverdale, on Auckland's North Shore. It was established in 2006, and it is a founder member of the Institute of Aikido International, with clubs in five countries. The dojo offers regular classes six times a week, a homeschool group, a youth academy for children aged 10 to 15, and Sunday morning workshops open to families. Children aged 8 or 9 can train on Sunday mornings if a parent or guardian is on the mat with them. The style focuses on falling safely, throws, arrest and control techniques, and work with the bokken and jo, alongside fitness and mental training. Newcomers train alongside more experienced students, and the dojo says anyone is welcome from any style or club.
The head instructor, Sensei Dunken Francis, is a 6th dan with more than 40 years of teaching, and the dojo is supported by a YouTube channel with more than 18,000 subscribers. The dojo says its students are known for their break-fall skills. Enquiries can be made by phone on 022 320 1202.