Unity Aikido Association Hobart is a sports club located in Hobart, Tasmania, offering Aikido classes for adults, teens, and older kids. The club is led by Headmaster H. L. Macfarlane, who holds an 8th Dan from the Japan Aikido Association and is a Level 3 Coach recognised by the Australian Sports Commission.
Unity Aikido is a style of Japanese Martial Way that has evolved from the teachings of Master Professor Kenji Tomiki, the founder of the Japan Aikido Association.
Unity Aikido focuses on self-defence, sport, art form, and fitness. The classes in Hobart take place at the Buckingham Bowls Club in New Town. The adult general class, along with older children, is held on Tuesdays from 6 to 8pm, and on Saturdays from 10. 30am to 12.
30pm. The Hobart Sensei-in-charge is James Carolan, a 4th Dan. For class details and entry, participants can contact James Carolan Sensei or visit the Unity Aikido Facebook page.
In addition to the Hobart classes, Unity Aikido also offers classes in Broken Hill. To inquire about class times, fees, and details for the Broken Hill classes, individuals can contact Sensei Hanifa Macfarlane at 0413 425 852.
The class fees for Unity Aikido in Tasmania are $20 per class, and an annual membership fee is required for insurance cover. The annual membership fees are $75 for adults, $35 for kids, and $15 for the second family member. The Unity Aikido Teachers are Hanifa Leoni Macfarlane Sensei, the Headmaster, who holds a 7th Dan in Unity Aikido and an 8th Dan in the Japan Aikido Association. Other teachers include James Carolan, Sensei-in-Charge of Tasmania, who holds a 4th Dan, Carol Phillips and Christine Benbow, both 2nd Dan, and Dr Lito Mercado, 1st Dan.
Unity Aikido is based on the system developed by Professor Kenji Tomiki, who was a Master of Aikido and Judo. The style incorporates the Seven Stages of growth and skill in Aikido. Sensei Macfarlane is a direct student of Tomiki Sensei and has also studied under Ohba Sensei and other Masters of Aikido. Unity Aikido is affiliated with the Australian Jujitsu Federation and follows the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme delivered by the Australian Sports Commission.
The senseis at Unity Aikido are both NCAS accredited and hold Dan ranks in Unity Aikido.
