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Aikido is a Japanese martial art characterized by sweeping circular movements and techniques which require minimum strength. It is a highly developed discipline which integrates the mind and body in the development of self-confidence, peace of mind and physical skill.

What's New?

AYC Celebrates Kimeda Sensei's 50th Anniversary in Yoshinkan Aikido
Ando Clinic (Feb. 26-28, 2010)
Shioda Clinic (Jun. 18-20, 2010)
Inoue Clinic (Oct. 1-3, 2010)

This year marks Kimeda Sensei's 50th Anniversary in Yoshinkan Aikido and his 45th year of teaching in Canada.  To celebrate this milestone AYC has organized a series of three (3) clinics that will take place in February, June and November.  The guest instructors for these clinics are Ando Sensei, Shioda Soke and Inoue Sensei.

For more information and to download the event poster and invitation please visit our Events page or contact Chris Johnston at rsvp@aikido.ca.

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NEW: Summer Class Changes

The following changes have been made to the AYC 2010 Summer Class Schedule:

• Children's Classes are finished until the end of the summer and will resume on Sept. 10 (1st Saturday after Labour Day).
• Rensei Class is over for the summer - the Friday evening class will be weapons-only until the end of summer.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Takeno Clinic Cancelled

It is with regret that we announce that Takeno Sensei has a scheduling conflict and will not be able to conduct the scheduled seminar in November 2010.

In place of the seminars with Takeno Sensei, we are pleased to announce a weekend of seminars with Inoue Kyoichi Sensei, 10th-Dan, on October 1-3, 2010.

Inoue Kyoichi Sensei began his study of Aikido in 1955 soon after the opening of the Yoshinkan. He, along with Kushida Sensei, under the direction of Gozo Shioda, is credited with the formalization of the basic movements and basic techniques of Yoshinkan Aikido. He was the head instructor of Aikido to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and was the Kancho of Yoshinkan Aikido until 2007. He holds the rank of 10th-Dan, and is now the Kancho of Shinwakai Aikido.

Tickets: Anyone who has paid for Takeno Sensei’s clinics may return those tickets for a full refund.   Tickets purchased for Takeno Sensei’s clinics may be used for Inoue Sensei’s clinics. Tickets do not need to be exchanged.

Tickets for the seminar are $180 which included 4 classes and a dojo party.  Please contact Michael Kimeda (aikispike@yahoo.com) or AYC (info@aikdo.ca) if you have any questions, would like to purchase tickets or would like a refund.

Kimeda Sensei