Welcome to the Nelson dojo
The Nelson training hall, called the dojo or Shibu, is in the hall behind Old St John’s Church at 320 Hardy Street.
There is a schedule of classes from Tuesday to Saturday. See timetable.
There is an adult beginner class at 5:30pm Tuesdays.
A 5-8 years Super Kids class is at 4:00pm Wednesdays.
Older children’s classes are at 4:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The dojo’s head instructor is Sei Shihan Aaron Barber. He is supported by other senior Black Belts.
Meet our instructors
Head Instructor
Sei Shihan Aaron Barber (6th Dan)
Sei Shihan Aaron Barber (6th Dan)
Sei Shihan Terry (Terence) Ellery (6th Dan)
Sei Shihan Neroli Sullivan (6th Dan)
Jun Shihan Mary Jaksch (6th Dan)
Jun Shihan Sharlene Baker (6th Dan)
Kyoshi Charlotte Bailey (5th Dan)
Kyoshi Wayne Webbly (5th Dan)
Kyoshi David Scott (5th Dan)
Sensei Keni-Duke Hetet (4th Dan)
Senpai Naomi Alderson (2nd Dan)
