News for Calgary Aikikai members.
News for Calgary Aikikai members.
Posted on by Beau Calvez
Andrew, Todd, Lee, and Chris A big congratulations goes out for the successful promotion of Lee Brandt to second-kyu. At Calgary Aikikai the only belt you purchase is your white belt. It comes with your dogi when you start. The brown belt is property of the dojo and on loan. When you receive your black Read more
Posted on by Beau Calvez
On April 12th to 14th 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 47 years and is a Shihan and Division head of the California Aikido Association. Friedl Sensei currently teaches at his dojo in Ashland, Oregon as Read more
Posted on by Beau Calvez
Photos by Christina Brandt Calgary Aikikai was excited to take part in the Omatsuri Japanese Festival this last Saturday! This was the largest event of its kind ever held in Calgary. Hundreds of people were very interested in our thirty minute demo. A big thank you to all the participants for helping showcase aikido to Read more