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Beginners Class Intro! The perfect gift!Starts January 21st 2019

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Coming January 21st Calgary Aikikai is excited to be offering for the new year our six week introduction to aikido. Taught by a fourth dan (degree) blackbelt these separate classes are designed to introduce new students to the exciting martial art of aikido. Totaling nine hours of instruction and open to all people ages 16 Read more

Aikido is a handshake

Posted on by Andrew Barron

The Scout’s Handshake The Essence of Aikido is Contained in a Handshake Aikido is formed from three kanji. “Ai” is the unifying, or combining, the “Ki” as the spirit, or energy, and the “Do” a way, or a path. In 99% of situations if one were to extend a hand to another, that person would Read more

Lessons From the MasterChristian Tissier Shihan

Posted on by Beau Calvez

The Ikazuchi Dojo of Irvine California has a great post with Christian Tissier Shihan talking about lessons he has learned over his 55 year-plus aikido career. Great advice for teachers and students alike. Thanks to Josh Gold Sensei for the excellent post!

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