Qathet Aikido

Hello, The summer class schedule is now in effect. Monday and Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 to 9:30 am. Please contact Sensei Robert ([email protected]) if you if questions.

Hayato Osawa Shihan (Master Instructor), 8th Dan, from Hombu Dojo (Aikido Headquarters), Tokyo, is the technical director of the Canadian Aikido Federation. He teaches in Canada twice this year (2026) at the Toronto ON CAF Summer Camp (July 4 - 10) and at the Squamish BC Fall Seminar (October 16 - 18).

Osawa Hayato Shihan, 7 th Dan Aikikai, Aikido Demonstration, Cape Town 2015 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Wonderful people, amazing seminar!

Thank you to all members of our Aikido community who came together for a special seminar on Jan 17 at UVic to celebrate the milestone of 50 years since Aikido was first introduced to Victoria by Gary Mols Sensei. The seminar featured instruction by Ishu Ishiyama Shihan, 7 dan (Vancouver West Aikikai). Gary Mols Sensei made a special guest appearance to receive an award of appreciation for his role in establishing Aikido as an activity under UVic Athletics and Recreation in the Fall of 1975. Special memories and a sampling of favourite techniques were also shared by Senseis Scott Macphail, 7 dan (Victoria Aikikai), Hilary Dawson, 6 dan (UVic Aikido Club), Bruce Riddick, 6 dan (Vancouver West Aikikai), John Petersen, 6 dan (Shawnigan Lake Aikikai), Tony Leong, 5 dan (Victoria Aikikai) and Martin Moreau, 4 dan (Rock Water Aikikai).

Top photo left to right: Hilary Dawson, Scott Macphail, Gary Mols, Ishu Ishiyama, and John Petersen. Bottom photo: Seminar participants on Jan 17. More photos to come soon!

Jodori (weapon take away) practice from Saturday. Aikido techniques are also applicable against armed attacks.

March 7, 2026 from 10am - 12pm
Foundations of Aikido workshop.
- Learn the natural movements and Aikido basics
- Simple and effective self defense techniques
- All levels / no experience needed
- Canadian Martial Arts Academy on Joyce Avenue
- Fee: $20 per person
- Info / Sign-up: [email protected]

Coming soon - Saturday March 7 (10:00 to noon) Foundations of Aikido Workshop - An introduction to natural movements that form the basis of Aikido (a samurai based martial art). Come and join us in the Canadian Martial Arts Academy (Powell River), and discover your power in simple self defense techniques. No experience required. Cost $20. For information contact qathet Aikido ([email protected]).

Evening practice - Shomen uchi Ikkyo

Properly wearing a martial arts gi involves wrapping the left lapel over the right to symbolize life over death, securing pants with drawstrings, and wrapping the belt twice around the waist with a secure knot (see illustration). Ensure a snug fit, with sleeves reaching near the wrists and pants at the ankle bone.

Etiquette: When tying your belt, facing away from the instructor (towards the wall) is often considered proper etiquette.

Undergarments: It is optional to wear a rash guard or athletic shirt under the gi top for hygiene. Women may wear a, stretchy, form-fitting shirt.

This is a very good and illustrated book, for all Aikido practitioners, about the Aikido Fundamentals, written by the direct successors of the Founder; Morihei Ueshiba (O'Sensei).