Posts related to aikido training.
Posts related to aikido training.
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 Read more
Posted on by Beau Calvez
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 Read more
Posted on by Arran Fisher
Newcomers to Japanese martial arts might find all the bowing that we do a little bit strange. In the West, we don’t do much bowing and when we do, it’s either for a ceremony, such as the end of a concert performance, or it’s part of a religious ritual. But in Japan, there is bowing Read more