Founded in 1965 by Sugano Shihan under direct   authorisation of the Aikido Founder O Sensei Ueshiba Morihei.
	Recognised by the AikiKai Foundation and  the Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan.  Recognised Grading & Teaching Authority for Australia since 1965.
	Sole Australian member organisation, International Aikido Federation (IAF)

All black belt grades awarded by Aiki Kai Australia are recognised world-wide at dojos affiliated with the Aikido Foundation Japan (Hombu Dojo). 

All black belt grade certificates are issued from and registered with Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan. 

This is a not-for-profit organisation. Any monies made are retained by the association and goes toward the development of Aikido in Australia.