Aikido for beginners & experienced We welcome new people to join us in starting the day off right with a good sweaty aikido practice!!!
This dojo began in 2017 when Ben Peacock started teaching some early morning classes to Shudokan Family Karate members and friends in the Oakville-Burlington-Hamilton area as a summer pilot project. The students' response was very positive and we are grateful to Shudokan's Nakamura-sensei for offering us his space to continue training! Ben Peacock has a 6th-dan from the Aikikai, and has trained co
Our first circle time brought out the true heart of Aikido — connection.
Thank you, Takis, for guiding us and creating such a warm space for all of us 🥰
08/02/2026
We are pleased to have Adrian Iliescu Sensei, 5-dan Shidoin and Chief Instructor of JCCC Aikikai visit us to teach class next month. All aikidoists welcome.
John Foster Sensei (5th Dan), Dojocho of Toronto Beaches Aikikai, led our Sunday class.
We were also happy to welcome three members from Toronto Beaches Aikikai, as well as the father and son visiting from St. Catharines Dojo, who joined us for this great class.
Burloak’s classic birthday ritual of throwing love — Kevin edition 💕🥋
Saturday afternoon — Burloak’s annual BBQ at Ben‑sensei’s home.
Even though many members are away on vacation, we welcomed the first‑timers with plenty of questions 😂
A truly fun and heartwarming day 🥰
07/22/2026
Monday training hits a little differently… in a good way 😆💕
07/13/2026
John Foster Sensei, Dojocho of Beaches East-York Aikikai will be guest instructor at Burloak for our regular Sunday class in two weeks. Join in!
July 9, 2026 — Steven’s 2nd‑dan test at the CAF Summer Camp!
Even in front of Osawa Shihan and so many distinguished teachers, he stayed calm and showed clean, steady technique from start to finish.
As a member of Burloak, we felt proud watching him — honestly, even a little moved.
Steven, congratulations on your 2nd‑dan!
July 9, 2026 — Ben Sensei led the early morning class at CAF Summer Camp. For us, it was the familiar rhythm of his teaching, and for others, a chance to experience something new.
Deep gratitude to Sensei for guiding our practice.
| Monday | 9pm - 10:15pm |
| Wednesday | 9pm - 10:15pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 9:30am |
| Sunday | 8am - 9:30am |