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
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
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.
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.
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.
This January we are excited to be welcoming M. Suwa Shihan for his first ever aikido seminar with Calgary Aikikai and first visit to Canada. Suwa Sensei began his training in aikido in 1980 at the Kobayashi Dojos and has been teaching professionally since 1996. He currently teaches in seven dojos in the Tokyo area and has taught overseas in Taiwan, Korea, Hungary and Greece and was awarded the rank of seventh dan in 2015. Please join us in the New Year to train with this highly recommended master.
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