Classes

All classes for new students at the AYC dojo are supervised by Kimeda Sensei. Kimeda Sensei is responsible for the introduction of Aikido in Canada.  He is currently the highest ranking Yoshinkan instructor outside of Japan.

All new students to the AYC dojo receive one on one instruction from a black belt instructor.  By learning the basic exercises and movements in this way, new students easily and quickly become accustomed to both the class structure and the training regimen of Aikido.

The AYC dojo maintains a friendly and helpful environment for all students.  Senior students are available to offer additional help either before or immediately after each class.

Weapons Study

The basic movements of Yoshinkan Aikido are derived from sword techniques.  As such, traditional training in Yoshinkan Aikido strives to maintain a strong emphasis on the teaching of traditional sword techniques.  The study of Yoshinkan Aikido also involves the jo (staff) and the tanto (knife) to emphasize Aikido principles.  Students at the AYC learn all three of these weapons – the bokken (wooden sword), the jo (staff) and the tanto (knife) – as they pertain to Aikido.  Both defensive and offensive techniques are studied as are the various methods of defending against these weapons – either with or without weapons.

2010 Class Schedule

The AYC class schedule is available for download:

AYC 2010 Class Schedule

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For a complete list of class and test fees, please visit the AYC Fees page.