January 26, 2025

Thank You, Chris Sensei

Chris Hayward Sensei has decided to step aside as Dojo-cho for Calgary Aikikai after nearly 20 years in the role. We’d like to wish him all the best and express our gratitude as he continues his Aikido training with all of us on the mat. We look forward to the classes he will teach, as Read more

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January 13, 2025

Congratulations, Shane Fielder, 5 Dan!

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 Read more

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45th Anniversary Celebration

Registration is now open! Celebrating 45 years of serving Calgary, and in memory of Inaba Shihan with Kazuo Igarashi Shihan, Michael Friedl Shihan, and Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan August 29 – 31, 2025 Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre For more details or to register please visit our 45th anniversary site: Registration and Details See you in August!

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