Aikido for kids

Kids love aikido

Our children’s classes are for ages 6 and up. Kids 13 and older may start aikido in the adult class, depending on their maturity level. Emphasis is on good discipline and healthy attitude while enjoying a fun and rigorous practice. Drop by any of our children’s classes to watch or participate. Find out more

Aikido for adults

Aikido is fun

Our adult classes focus on proper technique and mental focus as well as overall fitness and flexibility. Calgary Aikikai welcomes persons of any age, gender or ability. New students may come and watch any class, and may also participate in up to four classes free of charge to see how they like it.

Calgary Aikikai

Aikido is fun

Since 1980, Calgary Aikikai has trained hundreds of students in this martial art that is both a practical self-defence and form of creative movement. We believe that the best way to learn is through enjoyable and spirited practice, with an emphasis on traditional techniques.

On the mat

Summer Aikido SeminarJuly 8th to 10th, 2016

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This July we welcome back seventh-dan K. Igarashi Shihan of Tokyo, Japan. Sensei will be visiting us from July 8th to 10th, 2016. All are welcome to come train and learn with this master sensei who has been teaching aikido to adults and children for over 42 years.

Registration for adults is now open!

FRI, July 8th

Adults (14+)

SAT, July 9

Adults (14+)

 

SUN, July 10

Adults (14+)

  • All days Students: $100, Adults: $140

  • Friday Students: $25, Adults: $40

  • Saturday Students: $60, Adults: $70

  • Sunday Students: $40, Adults: $60

See you on the mat in July.

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April and May Aikido Seminars

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Calgary dojo, Tanren Juku, will be welcoming Edmonton Aikikai’s Kenji Yoshimi Sensei, 5th Dan, on April 9th and 10th. The focus of this seminar will be on kenjutsu and how it relates to aikido.

Abundant Peace Dojo in Edmonton will be hosting Mary Heiny Sensei from Seattle on April 15th through 17th. A great opportunity to learn from a direct student of O Sensei.

Finally on May 13th and 14th, Calgary Aikido for Daily Life dojo will be hosting a seminar with sixth dan Paul Linden Sensei from Aikido of Columbus. This seminar plans to focus on executing techniques inside uke.

For more information please visit each of the dojos websites.

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March Aikido Seminars in Edmonton & Calgary

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There are two aikido seminars happening during March in Edmonton and Calgary.

Our friends up at Northern Alberta Aikikai in Edmonton will be hosting a seminar with Michael Friedl Sensei, Seventh Dan, from the California Aikido Association.

In Calgary, Big Rock Aikikai will be hosting a seminar on March 18th and 20th and welcoming back Yumi Nakamura Sensei, Sixth Dan, and Jim Barnes Sensei, Sixth Dan, both from Ontario.

All Calgary Aikikai members are encouraged to attend. For additional information please see each of the dojo’s websites linked above. A big thank you to these dojos for organizing and hosting these events.

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