Sensei Dunken Francis is a 4th dan Traditional Aikido instructor & qualified Sports Coach with over 20 years experience teaching both adults and children, and is the author of the popular “Aikido – A beginner’s guide” (book) and “Aikido – The first steps” (DVD) used as study guides in many dojos throughout the world.

The Institute of Aikido Auckland is situated on Auckland’s North Shore in Okura, near the East Coast Bays. Sensei Francis’ dojo in Silverdale is open by invitation only, please call 0223 201 202 for details.