OPTIONAL COSTS

Admin fees dependent upon testing, attending seminars, and unlocking travel access to other associated dojos:

  • Due at time of your test application, testing fees are administrative costs paid to Hombu Dojo as a certification of rank.

    All Adults:

    • Kyu Ranks - $35

    • Shodan - $170

    Additional Yudansha rank test fees available by request.

  • Once you have received rank after testing, you become a member of an international aikido association called the Shin Kaze Aikido Alliance (SKAA). Annual fees go directly to Hombu Dojo, the international aikido headquarters. To learn more about the Shin Kaze Aikido Alliance, please visit https://shinkazeaikidoalliance.com.

    All test-ranked members pay the following dues:

    • Yudansha (black belts) - $80/year

    • Kyu (5th - 1st belts) - $40/year

    All annual dues will be invoiced via ZenPlanner.

  • Aikido Of Austin plans and hosts seminars taught by special guest instructors, as well as our Chief Instructor. These typically take place in the spring and the fall every year. Prices for seminars are shared in advance, and all students are encouraged to attend. Pease keep an eye on our calendar if you are interested in attending or observing our annual seminars.