Vancouver West Aikikai

Just wrapped: the International Aikido Seminar with Osawa-sensei in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Many thanks to Manolo Garcia and his colleagues for an oustanding event. Shown: Canadian content… six of us were there!

Last weekend JCCC Aikikai hosted the annual Kawahara Shihan Memorial Seminar in Toronto. Ishiyama sensei led practice, along with Jim Barnes sensei, Alex Loo sensei, Rob Carroll sensei, and Adrian Iliescu sensei. Thank you to the organizers, the participants, and the instructors for the successful event!

JCCC Aikikai
Aikido Tendokai
Aikido Hokuryukai - North York Aikido Club
Aikido Kensankai
Kingston Aikikai
Antigonish Aikikai - Aikido

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BCAF Shochugeiko is 1 month away!

Okanagan Aikikai and Summerland Aikikai will host the 2026 BCAF Shochugeiko celebrating the 40th anniversary of Okanagan Aikikai. The event will cover three days of summer training:
Friday June 12th (evening practice),
Saturday June 13th (full day), and
Sunday June 14th (half day).
In recognition of one of Kawahara sensei’s teaching priorities, the seminar will focus on the “Awase” theme and will be led by CAF Shidoin Valentine Kabanets, Martin Moreau and Pat Olson. The event will take place at the Faith Lutheran Church, 250 Gibbs Road, Kelowna, V1X 2W3.
The mat fees will be: $120 for the full seminar; $20 Friday only; $60 Saturday only; and $40 for Sunday. Fees for low income participants and youth will be half the adult rates.
For those on a budget, please note that billeting will be available on a first-come-first-served basis (only available for Friday and Saturday nights). Please indicate this option when registering. A social event will be held Saturday evening after classes. For registration please visit our Google form https://forms.gle/FDZsNh2AhTo42wv48

The deadline for the preregistration discount is tomorrow, May 2!
https://aikido.wufoo.com/forms/zj0h3ng0ttyt4a/

In aikido, training seminars are opportunities to deepen your study of the art, push your limits, and build community.

Thank you to our ✨spirited✨ seminar participants from aikidaily.com, Victoria Aikikai, Vancouver Aikikai, Antigonish Aikikai, Clearwater Aikikai, BigRock Aikikai, Taku Dojo, and Kootenay Aikido Collective!!

Thanks to our guest instructors, Macphail sensei, Moline sensei, and Harrod-Taniguti sensei for leading a great day of practice!

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2026 CAF Summer Camp - Toronto, ON - July 4-10, 2026
💛☀️⛺️🥋Camp d’été de la FCA 2026 - Toronto, ON - 4 au 10 juillet, 2026
❗️SAVE THE DATE / REGISTRATION OPENING SOON 💥
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