2013 Unity Aikido classes & venues

Classes in Hobart, Dodges Ferry Tasmania & Broken Hill NSW

Unity Aikido runs Aikido classes for Kids, Teens & Adults in Hobart at Ogilvie High School 228 New Town Rd. New Town for Adults, Juniors &  Samurai Kids Tuesday & Thursday. Details on Welcome page.

Dodges Ferry Primary School on Saturdays Kids 2-3 Adults 2.30-3.30pm
See our welcome page for details.

We run courses for schools

Aikido in Tasmania  has the Unity Aikido classes Hobart at Ogilvie High School & at Dodges Ferry Primary School open to the public. We have been teaching Aikido in Tassie Schools & to school kids for over 14 years, 40 years if you count the mainland! Contact our Head-teacher Sensei Hanifa Leoni Macfarlane, 8th Dan Aikido on 0413 425 852

Class Times & Syllabus details are on our welcome page. You can contact us for school bookings or After School classes. Sensei is an AASC qualified teacher


Unity Aikido has taught Aikido to Hobart & Rural schools since opening in the Huon Valley in 1996 and has a Primary School [Samurai Club] and High school [Juniors Club] syllabus. 

What are the Benefits of Aikido?Aikido gives us the ability to defend ourselves in a way that is safe for us and not aggressive. This builds confidence without turning us into bullies, in fact it reduces bullying because there is no need for it when we have self esteem. Others can't bully us either because we can look after ourselves, also Aikido has a dignity to it that makes us better people if we take it on board and it's pretty cool, too! Try it and you will know.

What do we Learn & How do we Learn?
Aikido is learned through watching skilled domos. by experienced teachers and then trying it out, slowly at first, with a partner, under teacher's supervision. Single skills are combined to make a range of moves we can use in freestyle. Even a few good skills can make a huge difference in our ability to look after ourselves.
School groups can visit the Dojyo for classes or we can come to the school. We offer a range of courses to suit each school's needs. Subjects include Self-defence Aikido, Sport Aikido, Japanese Martial Arts Culture, Safe Falling and Tumbling skills, Balance and Coordination skills and Weaponry including Soft Sword games [almost everyone loves these and the moves are good self defence, too.]
Can younger Kids learn Aikido?
We also include3-5 year olds with parents so the whole family can enjoy Aikido.