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

Beginners Class Intro!Starts January 13th 2025

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Students kneel in seiza before class begins

Coming January 13th to February 17th Calgary Aikikai is excited to be offering our six week introduction to aikido. Taught by a fifth and second dan (degree) blackbelts these separate classes are designed to introduce new students to the exciting martial art of aikido. Totalling nine hours of instruction and open to all people ages 16 and up. See our Beginners Classes page for more information or to register. 🙇‍♂️

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Congratulations, Shane Fielder, 5 Dan!

Posted on by Arran Fisher

Huge congratulations to Shane Fielder for his promotion to 5 Dan at the Kagami Biraki ceremony at Hombu! Shane’s journey along Aikido has taken him on a multi-faceted adventure and we’re so fortunate that he landed at Calgary Aikikai more than 15 years ago. Here’s to many more years of Shane’s contributions to the dojo and his continuation along the path.

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45th Anniversary Aikido Seminar – Igarashi, Friedl, Shirakawa – August 29 – 31, 2025

Posted on by Arran Fisher

Calgary Aikikai’s 40th Anniversary came and went in 2020 and so we’re happy to announce that we’ll be celebrating the legacy of Inaba Sensei’s vision with our 45th Anniversary instead! We are beyond excited to welcome the three sensei who have nurtured us since our founder’s passing, for the first and likely only time. This is an aikido event not to be missed.

SAVE THE DATE

CALGARY AIKIKAI’S 45th ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR

Labour Day Weekend: Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025

with

Kazuo Igarashi Shihan, 8 Dan

Tokyo, Japan

Michael Friedl Shihan, 7 Dan

Ashland, OR, USA

Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan, 6 Dan

Sendai, Japan

Kazuo Igarashi Shihan

Michael Friedl Shihan

Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan

Location in stunning Calgary, Alberta, Canada, by the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park

Photo: Bruno Karklis Diniz

Photo: Samuel Bütikofer

Full details and registration to come. We’re planning a 15-hour seminar over the full three days, with a celebration banquet on the Saturday evening and all are invited to participate in the embukai following the seminar. Preferential pricing for full seminar registrations. Participants aged 13 and up.

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We can’t wait to see you there!

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