News for Calgary Aikikai members.

Fall Aikido Seminar 2024 with Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Partial days now available! We’re thrilled to announce that this September, our dear friend and sixth dan, Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan of Sendai, Japan, is returning to the mats of Calgary Aikikai! This two-day event, happening in Calgary, Alberta from September 21st to the 22nd, marks Shirakawa Sensei’s exclusive North American appearance this year. Don’t miss Read more

Beginners Class Intro!Starts September 30th 2024

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Coming September 30th to November 11th 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 Read more

Spring Aikido Seminar 2024 with Michael Friedl Shihan

Posted on by Beau Calvez

We’re back with our first official seminar after the pandemic! On May 24th to 26th Calgary Aikikai is excited to welcome back 7th-dan Michael Friedl Shihan of Aikido of Ashland in Oregon. Friedl Shihan has been practicing aikido for over 50 years and is a Shihan and division head of the California Aikido Association. Friedl Read more

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