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Inaba Friendship Aikido Intensive

Posted on by Beau Calvez

All Aikidoka are welcome to join Calgary Aikikai at our first Inaba Friendship Aikido Intensive, July 19 and 20, 2019. This two-day event is a chance to dig deep into your training and share the mat with local dojos in a spirit of collaboration and friendship. Special emphasis will be given to training with jo Read more

Beginners Class Intro! The perfect gift!Starts January 21st 2019

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Coming January 21st Calgary Aikikai is excited to be offering for the new year our six week introduction to aikido. Taught by a fourth dan (degree) blackbelt these separate classes are designed to introduce new students to the exciting martial art of aikido. Totaling nine hours of instruction and open to all people ages 16 Read more

Aikido is a handshake

Posted on by Andrew Barron

The Scout’s Handshake The Essence of Aikido is Contained in a Handshake Aikido is formed from three kanji. “Ai” is the unifying, or combining, the “Ki” as the spirit, or energy, and the “Do” a way, or a path. In 99% of situations if one were to extend a hand to another, that person would Read more

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