Mar 08
2024

International Women's Day 2024

On this International Women's Day, the BCAF board wishes to acknowledge and honour all women aikidoists who come back to practice after an absence. There are many reasons why one stops practicing:  changing place of residence or work, changes in health,…

Feb 13
2024

Vancouver Seminar with Ishiyama Shihan, March 8th and 9th 2024

Vancouver Seminar with Ishiyama Shihan, March 8th and 9th 2024

Dear All, VWA is happy to host a spring aikido seminar with Ishiyama Shihan on March 8-9, 2024, at St Philip's church gym in Vancouver (3737 W 27th Ave). Mat fees: Full seminar $80 (discount $40 for U18/students), Sat only $70 (discount $35), Fri only…

Jan 16
2024

Hombu Kagamibiraki Grading 2024

Hombu Kagamibiraki Grading 2024

Hombu dojo published the promotions list for 2024 on January 14th. Sincere congratulations to these BCAF members who are on this year's list: SCOTT MACPHAIL for 7th dan ELIZABETH MCKINLAY for 6th danBRUCE RIDDICK for 6th danJOHN PETERSEN for 6th dan…

"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."

- O’Sensei