Senshin Ki Aikido

Summer seminar in Gibsons BC. All welcome.

“I have had the privilege of knowing and training with Sensei Michael Gordon since 2012, and his impact on my practice has been profound.

Sensei Gordon offers much more than physical self-defense; he teaches a way of moving through the world with centeredness, composure, and calm.

At Senshin Ki Aikido, the focus on ‘senshin’ (purified mind) is evident in every class. Having observed his teaching style for over a decade, I can attest that Sensei Gordon leads by example, demonstrating how to resolve conflict with grace and efficiency.

Under his guidance, I have found increased mental clarity, better physical coordination, and a deeper sense of discipline that extends far beyond the mat. His ability to bridge the gap between structural precision and fluid energy makes his instruction truly unique.” —Cui Zhisun, student and member

"I have had the privilege of knowing and training with Sensei Michael Gordon since 2012, and his impact on my practice has been profound.

Sensei Gordon offers much more than physical self-defense; he teaches a way of moving through the world with centeredness, composure, and calm.

At Senshin Ki Aikido, the focus on 'senshin' (purified mind) is evident in every class. Having observed his teaching style for over a decade, I can attest that Sensei Gordon leads by example, demonstrating how to resolve conflict with grace and efficiency.

Under his guidance, I have found increased mental clarity, better physical coordination, and a deeper sense of discipline that extends far beyond the mat. His ability to bridge the gap between structural precision and fluid energy makes his instruction truly unique." --Cui Zhisun, student and member

Aikido was never intended to be reduced to its martial forms. The systematization, politicization (internal hierarchy) and monetization was something that followed and from which the founder withdrew. O Sensei's stated vision was Aikido as a path to realization of a spiritual ethos: to build a living bridge between Heaven and Earth. The manifestation of universal love.

His immediate successor and protegé Toichi Kohei, to whom we largely owe our orientation, focused on a way to make O Sensei's teachings practical for everyday living.

To explain this differentiation from the mainstream approach (which I am not maligning whatsoever) is that the conventional methodology of Aikido is understood as: "Learn to handle others in order to learn to handle yourself." The orientation of Ki Aikido is: "Learn to examine and handle yourself as a path to handling anything."

Saturdays 10am-12pm Granthams Hall

Start 2026 on a new path! Join us for Ki Aikido classes at the Japanese Language School/Japanese Hall--a national heritage site in Vancouver, BC.

487 Alexander St #503, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6 Secure parking available and possible carpooling (message in advance).

Classes are Sundays 5-6:30pm and Wednesdays 8-9:30pm. Everyone welcome regardless of age, physical ability or affiliation. Fees are approximately $17-20 per class based on monthly attendance of 4 or 8 classes plus an annual membership fee to cover insurance and admin costs. Drop-in is $25.

Come experience the 'Art of Peace. Aikido develops coordination of mind and body to help with the stresses of daily life. Calmness, relaxation and developing non-aggression as our subconscious state allows us the full extension of our power.
Ki Aikido contrasts with mainstream or Aikikai Aikido in that it integrates aspects of Japanese yoga ('shin shin toitsu do').

Working in pairs, exercises teach us to harmonize our movement and 'ki' with the attacking momentum of our partner, helping us become more confident and ready for the manifold challenges in life. This is truly "winning without fighting."

Classes are open to anyone regardless of physical ability, Aikido rank, school, affiliation or experience. Please note our Aikido is focused on ki development (mind-body coordination) for daily life, similar to Ki Society.

Sensei Gordon has over three decades of teaching and training experience in Aikido, and is a recognized internationally published PhD scholar on the subject.

Start 2026 on a new path. Free introductory class! Join us for Ki Aikido classes at the Japanese Language School/Japanese Hall--a national heritage site in Vancouver, BC.
Classes are Sundays 5-6:30pm, welcome to anyone regardless of age, physical ability or affiliation.

487 Alexander St #503, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6
Secure parking available and possible carpooling (message in advance).

Come experience the 'Art of Peace. Aikido develops coordination of mind and body to help with the stresses of daily life. Calmness, relaxation and developing non-aggression as our subconscious state allows us the full extension of our power.

Ki Aikido contrasts with mainstream or Aikikai Aikido in that it integrates aspects of Japanese yoga ('shin shin toitsu do').
Working in pairs, exercises teach us to harmonize our movement and 'ki' with the attacking momentum of our partner, helping us become more confident and ready for the manifold challenges in life. This is truly "winning without fighting."

Classes are open to anyone regardless of physical ability, Aikido rank, school, affiliation or experience. Please note our Aikido is focused on ki development (mind-body coordination) for daily life, similar to Ki Society.

Sensei Michael Gordon has over three decades of teaching and training experience in Aikido, with the distinction of completing a PhD dissertation on the subject.

Join us for Ki Aikido classes at the Japanese Language School/Japanese Hall--a national heritage site in Vancouver, BC.

Classes are Sundays 5-6:30pm, welcome to anyone regardless of age, physical ability or affiliation.

487 Alexander St #503, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6
Secure parking available and possible carpooling (message in advance).

Come experience the 'Art of Peace. Aikido develops coordination of mind and body to help with the stresses of daily life. Calmness, relaxation and developing non-aggression as our subconscious state allows us the full extension of our power.

Ki Aikido contrasts with mainstream or Aikikai Aikido in that it integrates aspects of Japanese yoga ('shin shin toitsu do').

Working in pairs, exercises teach us to harmonize our movement and 'ki' with the attacking momentum of our partner, helping us become more confident and ready for the manifold challenges in life. This is truly "winning without fighting."

Classes are open to anyone regardless of physical ability, Aikido rank, school, affiliation or experience. Please note our Aikido is focused on ki development (mind-body coordination) for daily life, similar to Ki Society.

Sensei Michael Gordon has over three decades of teaching and training experience in Aikido, with the distinction of completing a PhD dissertation on the subject.