Posted on by Andrew Barron
In my time at various dojos as a member, or as a visitor, it has come up numerous times as to what a black belt is, what does it represent and what it does not. In many cases it is viewed as a landmark of excellence and others as a starting point in ones understanding Read more
Posted on by Beau Calvez
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 Read more
Posted on by Beau Calvez
We are pleased to welcome back Ryuji Shirakawa Sensei of Sendai, Japan this October for another exciting aikido seminar. This three day event is scheduled for Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th. Please join us on the mat this Thanksgiving weekend. Registration is now open! FRI, Oct 9 Children’s Session (6-13) 6:00 to 7:00pm Read more
