Dojo Announcements

Etsunen Geiko

Welcome the New Year on the mats! We will hold a special practice starting at 11:30pm December 31, until 12:30am January 1, followed by a New Year celebration at the dojo.

Beginners, visitors, and family members are welcome.

Kagami Biraki

Ishiyama Shihan and Vancouver West Aikikai invite you to a Kagami Biraki practice at our dojo. This is a traditional celebration of starting a new year of Aikido training. On Saturday, January 11, we will have a special one-hour class beginning at 10:30am, followed by a reception at the dojo.

Visitors and family members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Holiday schedule

Saturday, December 21: Normal schedule.
Sunday, December 22: No class.
Monday, December 23: Combined beginner/regular class at 7:30pm. No 6:00 class.
Wednesday, December 25: No classes.
Saturday, December 28: Normal schedule
Sunday, December 29: No class.
Monday, December 30: Combined beginner/regular class at 7:30pm. No 6:00 class.
Tuesday, December 31: Year-end class at 11:30pm for one hour. Beginners welcome. New Year celebration afterwards; guests and spouses welcome.
Wednesday, January 1: No classes.
Saturday, January 4: Normal schedule resumes.
Saturday, January 11: Kagami Biraki 10:30-11:30am, followed by a social at the dojo. Friends and family welcome.

Please note that, commencing January 5, Sunday classes will start at 7:00 instead of 6:30

Introduction to Aikido - 9 classes - January 2014

If you are curious about what Aikido has to offer, this is your chance!

Vancouver West Aikikai will be offering a special 3-week introductory course for teens and adults in January 2014. This will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 7:15pm and Sundays at 7pm, starting January 15 and ending February 3. The price for nine classes is $40. Please arrive a few minutes before 6pm and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

You can register through the West Point Grey Community Centre, through PayPal, or with cash or cheque at your first class.

Free Introductory Class for New Beginners

Free introductory class for new beginners on the last Monday of each month (except holidays), at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Aikido Seminars
Date	Instructor	Host	Location
January 11-12	Shewan Sensei Posluns Shihan Groot Sensei	North Vancouver Aikikai (USAF) Mountain Coast Aikikai (Birankai)	North Vancouver
June 21-26	Osawa Shihan	CAF Summer Camp	Vancouver
Click on the date for more details about a seminar.

Chief Instructor and Dojo-cho
(Chief Executive Director):
Ishu Ishiyama Shihan, 7th dan

Vancouver West Aikikai is affiliated with:

the Aikikai Foundation (Aikido World Headquarters) Tokyo, Japan

the Canadian Aikido Federation

the British Columbia Aikido Federation

Vancouver West Aikikai is a not for profit organization

Honourary Dojo-cho:
Y. Kawahara Shihan, 8th dan
1940–2011

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