# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join us for a ‘double shihan’ weekend of training and friendship with Andrew and Irene Williamson of Aikido Seiryukan, Canterbury (ASC), New Zealand, two of New Zealand's most senior and highly respected instructors. Andrew Sensei is the Director of ASC  He commenced training in 1979 under Takase Shihan (7th Dan) in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Christchurch in 1989, establishing Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury the following year, in 1990. He was awarded the title of Shihan in 2017. Irene Williamson is chief instructor of ASC and is the first woman in New Zealand to be awarded the title of Shihan. 

This is an open seminar. All are welcome. 
Guaranteed to be excellent both technically and socially! 

Programme:  

Friday 25th (TBC)
6.00pm- 7.15pm - 1 class (free) 

Social after class: Beer and a Bite, Patio Bar, Rosalie from 7.45pm (TBC)

Saturday 26th 
9.30am - 12.00pm - 2 classes
1.30pm - 3.30pm - 2 classes

Evening  social -TBC

Sunday 27th
9.30am-1.00pm - 3 classes

Pub lunch and celebration - Hope and Anchor Pub, Paddington. 

Costs:
$150 Full weekend
$ 90.00 Saturday only
$ 50.00 Half day.

Concessions available. Please ask if you encountering financial hardship.

Registration:
Please register and pay before you come via the following link:
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paddington/andrew-williamson-7th-dan-shihan-irene-williamson-6th-dan-shihan-open-training-weekend/200030145488543
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Paddington
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 347 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, Australia
- **lat**: -27.46233
- **long**: 152.99973
- **full address**: 347 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 am at 347 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend?
  - **A:** Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend is organized by Brisbane Aikikai.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paddington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Andrew Williamson 7th Dan Shihan, Irene Williamson 6th Dan Shihan Open Training Weekend sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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