This year to mark International Women's Day the BCAF honours Yumi Nakamura Shihan, 7th dan, who passed away this winter. Pat Olson has written about her long-time friendship with Yumi Sensei. Pat is 6th dan and an honorary member of the BCAF, having…
Kangeiko 2025 has come and gone and was a great time for everyone involved. Put it on your calendar for next year, place TBA. For a quick look click on Kangeiko 2025 February 14 - 17 The 2025 BCAF Kangeiko will be returning to Clearwater, BC on February…
We're happy to announce that the VWA Spring seminar with Ishiyama Shihan and guest instructors will take place on March 21-22, 2025 (Friday evening and all day Saturday), at St Philip's church gym (3737 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver). Please mark your…
Join the service virtually Many of Yumi‘s friends are unable to attend her Celebration of Life. We are planning to livestream and record the event. Please feel free to join us at 11 AM on January 18 (Toronto time) at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/101676…
"Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat the enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family."