Perth Aikido

Perth Aikido is a traditional Iwama Ryu dojo based at the Loftus Recreation Centre in Leederville, just three kilometres from the Perth CBD and a short walk from Leederville train station. The dojo teaches Aikido as a complete art, blending empty-handed defensive techniques with the study of traditional Japanese weapons.

Training integrates taijitsu — unarmed locking, pinning and throwing techniques — with bujitsu, the use of the staff and sword. This combined approach gives students a well-rounded understanding of the art, developing coordination, balance, focus and body awareness alongside practical defensive skill. Classes run across multiple levels, with dedicated weapons sessions and even early-morning outdoor training in nearby Shenton Park.

The dojo welcomes a broad range of ages and abilities, with adult classes, a children's program for younger students, and a foundational class open to all newcomers. More advanced open-handed sessions ask for some prior training, giving committed students a clear path to progress. Visitors are always welcome to come and watch. For anyone in Leederville and greater Perth drawn to a respectful, traditional martial art with genuine depth, Perth Aikido offers an authentic place to begin or continue the journey.