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…
The aikido community of BC and across Canada are saddened by the loss of a long-time member and devoted student of Aikido, Ralph Kopperson, 4th dan. Ralph was integral to Victoria Aikikai from early on, teaching for many years and serving as a BC shidoin.…
in Vancouver, November 22nd and 23rd, 2024, with Ishiyama Shihan. Location: VWA Dunbar dojo (St. Philip's Church, 3737 W27th Ave, Vancouver) Details are on the VWA website main page here. SEMINAR SCHEDULE:Friday6:00 pm: check-in opens6:30 – 8…
"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."