Albury Aikido Shudokan
The Way of Peace and Harmony
Join us in Albury's traditional Yoshinkan-style dojo, where martial arts meet personal growth. Whether you're seeking confidence, fitness, or inner peace, our classes offer a path to self-discovery and strength. Open to beginners and experienced students alike. Ages 6-up
đź“Ť Location: 742 Lavis Street, Albury
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Kids: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
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Adults: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
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Cost: $10 per class
Embrace a lifetime of growth with Aikido. Begin your journey today
About Albury Aikido Shudokan
Albury Aikido Shudokan – Over 10 Years of Aikido in the Border Region!
Established in 2014, Albury Aikido Shudokan has been helping people of all ages improve their confidence, focus, and fitness through the traditional Japanese martial art of Yoshinkan Aikido. Our friendly dojo in East Albury offers a supportive space to learn practical self-defence, discipline, and mindfulness—without relying on size or strength.
Whether you're new to martial arts or looking to return to training, we welcome everyone to come and give it a go!
Traditional Japanese Martial Art
Learn Yoshinkan style Aikido here in Albury-Wodonga
Respect
Aikido teaches respect through bowing, cooperative practice, and care for training partners. It builds humility, discipline, and appreciation for others—on and off the mat.
Self defence
Aikido teaches self-defence by redirecting an attacker’s energy, helping students stay calm, balanced, and in control without using brute force.
Personal growth
Aikido promotes personal growth by building confidence, focus, and resilience. Through disciplined practice, students learn to stay centered, face challenges calmly, and grow both mentally and physically.
Fitness
Aikido improves fitness by developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through dynamic movements and consistent practice. It offers a full-body workout that enhances overall health while building endurance and agility.
Shudokan Aikido
Albury Aikido Shudokan is a part of the Shudokan family of Joe Thambu Shihan. It brings authentic, high-quality Aikido training to the Albury region as part of a global network.
Kids and Adults classes
Our classes caters for ages 6-up. A dedicated junior syllubus teaches younger students the fundamentals, and helps them transition into adults classes smoothly.
Expert Instructors
Sensei Huy Shidoin (3rd Dan)
Sensei Huy has been practising Aikido for 16 years and has been teaching here in Albury since 2014.
His passion for Aikido is evident in his teaching, as his vast knowledge and sharp techniques have trained many students locally from white belt to black.
Come and give Aikido a try
We offer a 2 week trial period so you can try without commitment to see if Aikido is right for you. Afterwards Gi's are available to purchase through the club.
Albury Aikido Shudokan Newsletter
May 2025
Reflecting on a Challenging Summer
This past summer brought intense heat to our dojo, making training conditions difficult. For the safety and well-being of our members, we made the tough decision to pause classes during the peak of the heatwave. We appreciate everyone's understanding and commitment to safety during this time. There is plans to raise the roof of the dojo to allow for bokken use, and this will have the secondary benefit of moving the hot roof away, hopefully reducing the temperature while training.
Rebuilding and Welcoming New Members
The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges, leading to a decline in our membership. However, we're thrilled to share that our efforts to revitalize the club are bearing fruit. We have been advertising a lot of Facebook, and we have created an instagram page to show This year, we've welcomed three new members to our Aikido family, and interest in our classes is growing. Your support and enthusiasm are instrumental in this resurgence. The saying "Aikido is life" is a testament to how beneficial training in Aikido can be for all aspects of life, not just self defence. We welcome all to come and see the benefits Aikido can provide.
Junior Students' Progress and Upcoming Tests
Our junior members have been diligently preparing for upcoming tests, demonstrating remarkable dedication and improvement. Their hard work is evident in their technique and spirit. We look forward to their continued growth and success in the dojo. The club wouldn't be around today if it weren't for the dedicated shown week in and week out by the juniors, so credit and congratulations to them.
Contact Us
Address
742 Lavis St, East Albury NSW 2640, Australia
Phone
0438518566Operating Hours
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30