Victoria Aikikai

Please join us for this two day seminar featuring instruction by Ishiyama Shihan. The seminar will be held at UVic in the CARSA facility (same building as Summer Camp) on Saturday and at Victoria Aikido Centre on Sunday.

Schedule:
Saturday September 12th at UVic
11:30 - 12:30 Class 1
12:45 - 1:45 Class 2
2::00 - 3:00 Class 3

Sunday September 13th at VAC, 690 Sumas St.
10:00 - 11:00 Class 1
11:15 - 12:15 Class 2

Registration form link (also pasted in the comment below): https://forms.zohopublic.com/treasurer2/form/VictoriaSeminar1213September2026withIshiyamaShihan/formperma/s0CxiMnznhg1-NiXKZpgXMCyzIRcB3ZU05ym7-P9h-0

If you have any issues with the registration form please contact us at: [email protected]

NOTE: UPDATED TIME FOR OUR AIKIDO DEMO

VAC dojo members will be showcasing Aikido at this year's Japanese Cultural Fair.

Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Fair Hours: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: By donation

UPDATED TIME for Demonstration:
We will be participating in a 25-minute demonstration from 1:00-1:25 PM

Please spread the word and attend to support our club in the community. This will be an excellent, family-friendly event!

Help needed with transporting mats or other event logistics.
We hope to see you all at the fair right after Sensei's regular Saturday practice (10:30 AM – 11:45 AM).

Thursday evening practice with Macphail Shihan

Congratulations to Christina for attaining the rank of 3rd Kyu! おめでとうございます🥳

VAC dojo members will be showcasing Aikido at this year's Japanese Cultural Fair.

Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Fair Hours: 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: By donation

Demonstration Schedule:
We will be participating in a 25-minute demonstration from 1:30 PM to 1:55 PM.

Please spread the word and attend to support our club in the community. This will be an excellent, family-friendly event!

Help needed with transporting mats or other event logistics.
We hope to see you all at the fair right after Sensei's regular Saturday practice (10:30 AM – 11:45 AM).

Coffee with Kim Riddick Sensei before a day of training. 👍☕️

🍁CAF FALL SEMINAR ‘26 in SQUAMISH, BC - Oct 16-18 • STAGE D’AUTOMNE ‘26 FCA à SQUAMISH, BC - 16-18 oct🍁
Registration for the 2026 CAF Fall Seminar with Osawa Shihan is now open!
This year will be Aikidaily’s 10-year anniversary and they are excited to host Osawa sensei in Squamish for the first time.

The dates are from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Capilano University in Squamish.

Links to information page and registration in bio 🔗or below:
ℹ️ https://canadianaikidofederation.ca/?seminar=caf-fall-seminar-with-osawa-shihan-en
✍️ https://aikido.wufoo.com/forms/z18h9tjd1gnv188/
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L’inscription au Stage d’automne 2026 de la FCA avec Osawa Shihan est maintenant ouverte!
Cette année marque le 10e anniversaire d’Aikidaily, et ils sont très heureux d’accueillir Osawa sensei à Squamish pour la première fois.
Le stage aura lieu du 16 au 18 octobre à l’Université Capilano à Squamish.

Les liens 🔗 à plus d’informations sur le stage ainsi que le formulaire d’inscription sont dans la bio ou ci-dessous:

ℹ️ https://canadianaikidofederation.ca/?seminar=caf-fall-seminar-with-osawa-shihan-fr
✍️ https://aikido.wufoo.com/forms/z18h9tjd1gnv188/

Photos from the 2026 CAF Summer Camp that took place from July 4 to July 10, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, led by Hayato Osawa Shihan, 8th Dan, of Hombu Dojo. Thanks to organizers, hosts and all instructors and congratulations to all participants!

✨📷 CAMP PHOTOS • PHOTOS DU CAMP📷✨
A massive thank you to everyone who made this event possible. It is no small feat. Thank you to the organizing dojos Aikido Tendokai Aikido Hokuryukai - North York Aikido Club JCCC Aikikai and Aikido Kensankai for all of your outpour of love and logistics.

Camp photos can be found here at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjnpgzmRTCERjxDW8

Un immense merci à toustes celleux qui ont fait cet événement possible. Ce n’est pas une petite tâche. Merci aux dojos qui ont organisé le tout avec grand amour et logistique: Aikido Tendokai, Hokuryukai Aikido, JCCC Aikikai et Aikido Kensankai.

Les photos du camp sont disponibles ici: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjnpgzmRTCERjxDW8

Great news! Our dojo has brought back the much-appreciated "Open Practice" on Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45 am when members can get extra mat time to work on techniques of their choice, including preparing for testing. Open Practice is followed by Weapons class from 11 am - Noon. Look forward to seeing you there!

After Osawa Sensei’s class with Kim Riddick Sensei.