啓心館
Keishinkan is the Perth branch of the Japan Aikido Association and was founded by Katie Noad
and Noriko Shimada on 19th October 1989.

The Japanese characters used in Keishinkan roughly translate to the "open heart place". The first character Kei, is also that which is used in Katie's Japanese name.

Keishinkan instructors Katie Noad and Noriko Shimada also teach aikido to the theatre students of the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts (WAAPA - Edith Cowan University). The main intent of their training is mind/body connection and coordination, and connection to centre.

Keishinkan welcomes all visitors and appreciates the exchange of knowledge and skills with aikidoka from all backgrounds.

Keishinkan trains Aikido under Japan Aikido Association and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu under Sugino Dojo in Kawasaki, Japan.

KEISHINKAN
Training & Fees as of January 2008
(times & fees may be subject to change)

Monday
Katori Shinto Ryu ....................................... 6.00 - 7.30pm
Aikido ....................................................... 7.30 - 9.00pm

Wednesday
Aikido Beginner Course .............................. 7.00 - 8.30pm
Aikido ....................................................... 7.00 - 9.00pm

Saturday
Aikido ....................................................... 8.00 - 9.30am
Katori Shinto Ryu ..................................... 10.00 - 12.00noon


Beginner Courses run on a Wednesday for 6 weeks three or four times each year.
Cost $70. Joining Fee $50 and Annual membership $50.
Monthly (4 weeks) training fee $75 for three times per week or $60 for twice a week.
Casual rate $10 per session.

Beginners Course
Everyone starts at the same beginner level. The classes are small in number and are aimed at people with no or little experience in aikido. Two experienced instructors will help you to learn how to roll and fall safely and confidently. The instructors will lead you through exercises to learn coordinated, whole-body movement. You will be introduced to the principles and philosophy of aikido and cover 4 to 6 fundamental techniques, depending upon the level of the group.

What to Wear: come in loose long pants (or tracksuit pants) and a t-shirt.

After completing the 6-week course you have the opportunity to train at Keishinkan up to 3 times a week AIKIDO and twice a week KATORI SHINTO RYU (see timetable above).