Calgary Aikikai’s 40th Anniversary came and went in 2020 and so we’re happy to announce that we’ll be celebrating the legacy of Inaba Sensei’s vision with our 45th Anniversary instead! We are beyond excited to welcome the three sensei who have nurtured us since our founder’s passing, for the first and likely only time. This is an aikido event not to be missed.
SAVE THE DATE
CALGARY AIKIKAI’S 45th ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR
Labour Day Weekend: Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
with
Kazuo Igarashi Shihan, 8 Dan
Tokyo, Japan
Michael Friedl Shihan, 7 Dan
Ashland, OR, USA
Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan, 6 Dan
Sendai, Japan
Kazuo Igarashi Shihan
Michael Friedl Shihan
Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan
Location in stunning Calgary, Alberta, Canada, by the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park
Photo: Bruno Karklis Diniz
Photo: Samuel Bütikofer
Full details and registration to come. We’re planning a 15-hour seminar over the full three days, with a celebration banquet on the Saturday evening and all are invited to participate in the embukai following the seminar. Preferential pricing for full seminar registrations. Participants aged 13 and up.
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We can’t wait to see you there!
Fall Aikido Seminar 2024 with Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan
Partial days now available!
We’re thrilled to announce that this September, our dear friend and sixth dan, Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan of Sendai, Japan, is returning to the mats of Calgary Aikikai! This two-day event, happening in Calgary, Alberta from September 21st to the 22nd, marks Shirakawa Sensei’s exclusive North American appearance this year. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an instructor who’s as exciting, dynamic, and energetic as they come. Everyone’s invited, so come join us!
Spring Aikido Seminar 2024 with Michael Friedl Shihan
We’re back with our first official seminar after the pandemic! On May 24th to 26th 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 50 years and is a Shihan and division head of the California Aikido Association. Friedl Sensei currently teaches at his dojo in Ashland, Oregon as well as instructing in aikido seminars across the world. Please join us as we learn from this master teacher. All are welcome.
