Aikido for kids

Kids love aikido

Our children’s classes are for ages 6 and up. Kids 13 and older may start aikido in the adult class, depending on their maturity level. Emphasis is on good discipline and healthy attitude while enjoying a fun and rigorous practice. Drop by any of our children’s classes to watch or participate. Find out more

Aikido for adults

Aikido is fun

Our adult classes focus on proper technique and mental focus as well as overall fitness and flexibility. Calgary Aikikai welcomes persons of any age, gender or ability. New students may come and watch any class, and may also participate in up to four classes free of charge to see how they like it.

Calgary Aikikai

Aikido is fun

Since 1980, Calgary Aikikai has trained hundreds of students in this martial art that is both a practical self-defence and form of creative movement. We believe that the best way to learn is through enjoyable and spirited practice, with an emphasis on traditional techniques.

On the mat

20TH ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR IN VICTORIA

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Celebrating 20 years since Calgary Aikikai’s Victoria Branch was established by Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan in 2007, and honouring the teachers who have supported it since.

With the following guest instructors: Fred Haynes Shihan, Jinichi Saito Shihan, and Arran Fisher Sensei.

February 20 – 21, 2027, Aylard Farm & Prospect Lake Community Hall, Victoria, BC

Registration and Details

See you in February!

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Summer One-Day Aikido Intensive

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Please join us for a special one day intensive on Sunday, August 23rd. This event is a great opportunity to learn, connect with other members of the Aikido community in Calgary, and have a great afternoon of training. Taught by local instructors at Calgary Aikikai, the day runs through a full schedule of training sessions with breaks built in, finishing up with a group dinner out following the intensive. Open to all, we hope to see you on the mat.

August 23rd, 2026

Adults and Youths(14+)

Schedule

  • 12:30 – Arrival and setup
  • 1:00 – Warm up
  • 1:20 – Training sessions (3 x 50 mins)
  • 3:50 – Break, 20 mins
  • 4:10 – Warm up
  • 4:20 – Training sessions (2 x 50 mins)
  • 6:00 – Done
  • 6:30 – Out and dinner! 🙂

Cost Youth: $15, Adults: $20

Registration and Details

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Spring Aikido Seminar with Michael Friedl Shihan

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Friedl Shihan


We’re excited to announce an upcoming seminar with Michael Friedl Shihan (7th Dan), Chief Instructor of Aikido of Ashland in Ashland, Oregon and Division 2 Head of the California Aikido Association.

This is a wonderful opportunity to train with one of North America’s most respected aikido instructors. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned practitioner, Friedl Shihan’s teaching is not to be missed.

Details including dates, pricing, and registration are available at the seminar site:

seminars.calgaryaikikai.com

See you on the mat!

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