Kelowna Youth Gasshuku

May 16–18 (Sat–Mon) | Kelowna Youth Gasshuku

Open to Aikido students ages 10+

Year 3 of the Kelowna Youth Gasshuku. Set in the hills of southern Kelowna on the edge of Okanagan Lake, this camp focuses on connection, community, and enjoying Aikido together. Youth from dojos across BC and as far as Alberta will gather for high-quality training led by instructors who all began Aikido as kids.

Youth Headline Instructors:
Ella Moreau, 1st dan — Rock Water Aikikai (Victoria)
Logan Quirk, 1st kyu — BigRock Aikikai (Calgary)
Gauri Chopra, 1st kyu — Aikidaily International Academy (Squamish)

In addition to training, we have outdoor games and evening activities planned, including stories around the fire pit and a movie night.

Space is very limited.
Registration is now open — visit our homepage to sign up.

Leo Tamaki Sensei Seminar

Leo Tamaki Sensei’s Seminar

Leo Tamaki Sensei is returning to Squamish after his first visit in 2024! This time, he is offering more time on the mats, teaching from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. The Sunday afternoon class will focus on Iaijutsu.

Date: April 24 - 26 (Fri - Sun) , 2026

Venue: Aikidaily International Academy

#307 - 1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC

 

Seminar Schedule:

April 24 (Fri) 6:30 - 8:30 pm

April 25 (Sat) 9:00 - 11:30 am, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm Pizza party at the dojo

April 26 (Sun) 9:00 - 11:30 am, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (The Sunday afternoon class will focus on Iaijutsu.)

Seminar Fee:

<Adult>

Full seminar $245

Friday only $50, Saturday only $110, Sunday only $110

<Youth Up to 17YRS, 4th kyu + (Purple Belt +) >

Full seminar $225

Friday only $40, Saturday only $100, Sunday only $100

<Other Options>

Pizza dinner on Saturday at the Aikidaily dojo: $20

Dojo B&B: $25 a night

Accommodations In true gasshuku style. Accommodations are available at the Aikidaily dojo and will include breakfast. Come and sleep on the mats and commune with fellow practitioners.

Address: #307 - 1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC

There are hotels, Air B&Bs and camp sites available in Squamish. (Book before they are all full!)

<Registration and Payment>

Please register through the link below. After finishing the registration process, you will need to send an e-transfer with your registration fee to rie.babin@aikidaily.com. Please add your name and the word Leo Tamaki to the e-transfer message. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.

Leo Tamaki Sensei Bio: 

Leo Tamaki Sensei is a prominent figure in the martial arts community, particularly known for his contributions to Aikido. Born to a Japanese father and a French/Croatian mother, Tamaki Sensei's multicultural background has significantly influenced his approach to martial arts. He began his martial arts journey with Judo at the age of six, later exploring Kung-Fu, Karate, and Full Contact before discovering Aikido at the age of 21.

Tamaki Sensei's Aikido training began under the guidance of Nobuyoshi Tamura, a notable Aikido master. In 1998, he moved to Japan to train at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, a central hub for Aikido practitioners. After returning to France in 2001, he opened a martial arts equipment business and started a martial arts blog. He returned to Japan in 2007 for further training and eventually committed to teaching Aikido full-time.

Leo Tamaki Sensei is the founder of Kishinkai Aikido, a school that has expanded to include 35 dojos across 12 countries. His practice is influenced by several martial arts masters, including Tamura Nobuyoshi in Aikido, Hino Akira in Hino Budo, Kuroda Tetsuzan in Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu, and Kono Yoshinori in Kobujutsu.

In addition to his teaching, Tamaki Sensei is actively involved in promoting martial arts through events like "La nuit des Arts Martiaux Traditionnels" and his magazine "YASHIMA," which specializes in martial arts. He conducts Aikido classes in Paris and travels extensively to teach and share his knowledge across Europe and beyond.

Movie Night #55

MOVIE NIGHT #55

MOVIE OF THE MONTH: sing

Date: January 31 (Sat)

Time: 6:15-9:00 pm

Our teens will be hosting the kids under our supervision. All donations will go to support future training events for our young leaders.

Parents get a little break and the kids get to have a lot of fun!

The movie will be played in the dojo, so that we have lots of room and space will be limited to 20 kids. This is a great opportunity for all the kids to meet outside of class, eat some snacks together, socialize and create stronger connections. We will provide the popcorn, homemade lemonade, take time to play games and watch a show.

Drop off for movie nights is after 6:15 pm. Pick up is between 8:30 and 9:00 pm.

Movie nights are by donation.

Sign up now!

Spring Camp Registration Open!

Registration for kids spring camps is open!

Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to sign your child up as space is limited.

Seminar with Steve Erickson sensei

Steve Sensei has been operating his club for about 25 years. He has the most successful children’s program in our organization and is at the forefront of youth empowerment and leadership programs in aikido dojos in Canada.

He is a passionate and inspiring instructor and we are so pleased to be able to host him!

<Instructors>

Steve Erickson Shidoin, 6th Dan, BigRock Aikikai (Calgary)

<Date>

December 12-14 (Fri - Sun)

*Saturday adult classes are now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please contact rie.babin@aikidaily.com.

<Schedule>

12th (Fri)

6:30-8:30 pm Tween/adult class (13 YRS up)

13th (Sat)

8:45-9:45 am kids class for 8 YRS up or green belt and up

10-12 pm Tween/adult class (13 YRS up)

12-2:00 pm lunch break

2-4 pm Tween/adult class (13 YRS up)

4:15 pm kyu testing

5:30 pm Pizza party at the dojo

14th (Sun)

9-12 pm Tween/adult class (13 YRS up)

<Venue>

Aikidaily International Academy : #307-1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC

<Fees>

Whole Event: $120 for adults, $100 for 13-18 YRS

Single Day: $30 for Friday, $70 for Saturday, $50 for Sunday for adults

$20 for Friday, $60 for Saturday, $40 for Sunday for 13-18 YRS

Kid’s classes on Saturday: $20 per class (8:45 - 9:45 am)

Drop in per class for 13yrs+: $20

Pizza dinner on Saturday at the Aikidaily dojo: $20

<Other Options>

Dojo B&B: $25 a night

Accommodations In true gasshuku style. Accommodations are available at the Aikidaily dojo and will include breakfast. Come and sleep on the mats and commune with fellow practitioners.

Address: #307 - 1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC

There are hotels, Air B&Bs and camp sites available in Squamish. (Book before they are all full!)

<Registration and Payment>

Please register through the link below. After finishing the registration process, you will need to send an e-transfer with your registration fee to rie.babin@aikidaily.com. Please add your name and the word Seminar to the e-transfer message. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.