BCAF Shochugeiko registration is open!

We're excited to host BCAF Shochugeiko (mid-summer intensive training) in Squamish again this year—from July 25 to 27!
Registration is now open!

We’re thrilled to welcome two new BC Shidoins as guest instructors:

• Valentine Kabanets Shidoin from Vancouver West Aikikai

• Martin Moreau Shidoin from Rock Water Aikikai

There will also be a kids class on Saturday for students who are orange belt and up or 8 years old and older. This class will be led by Ella Moreau Sensei,  who started Aikido at age 7 and has been supporting the kids program in her dojo for many years. Ella—is going to be a great inspiration for our young students! 

This amazing class will be followed by a youth/adult class led by Martin Sensei, a long-time kids' instructor and strong supporter of youth in Aikido across Canada.

We look forward to training with you this summer!

Save the date for BCAF Shochugeiko!

Please save the date for Shochugeiko in beautiful Squamish hosted by Aikidaily!

Guest instructors will be our most recently appointed BC Shidoin:
Martin Moreau sensei 4th dan of Rock Water Aikikai and Valentine Kabanets sensei 4th dan of Vancouver West Aikikai.

Other instructors to be announced soon.

Come enjoy the weekend with us, stay at the dojo, at a local camp site or at one of the local hotels.

Keep your eyes open for details in the next few weeks.

Etsunen Geiko

Etsunen Geiko - New Year's Eve Aikido Practice and Celebration

Date: December 31st (Tue)

Time: 11:30 pm to 12:30 am

In the spirit of the Aikikai World Headquarters' annual tradition, immerse yourself in the "Etsunen Geiko" experience! Aikido practitioners converge from distant places, uniting for the final half hour of the old year and the first half hour of the new one

Post-practice, revel in the joyous commencement of the year with delightful snacks and the shared warmth of Japanese sake. It's a time-honored ritual that transcends the mat, creating memories that linger long into the future.

Squamish Youth Week 2019!

We are excited to be a part of Squamish Youth Week again this year.

Come to the dojo to try some Aikido!

Date: Saturday May 12

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Price: $5

Location: Aikidaily International Academy, #307- 1201 Commercial Way

– 13 to 18 years of age

– Signed waiver required by parent of guardian

– The minimum number of participants needed for the event to run is 6.

– Please book in advance with this form.

Contact: www.aikidaily.com, 604-849-3371

Etsunen Geiko - New Year's Eve Aikido Practice and Celebration

Time: December 31, 11:30 pm - 2:00 am

Class: 11:30 pm-12:30 am

Celebration: 12:30 am- 2:00 am

Japanese Sake provided.

Once again, we will be saying good bye to the past year and welcoming the new one in the best way ever: ON THE MATS.

Come join us in this traditional year end practice followed by light snacks and a toast.

Friends from out of town are welcome to bring their sleeping gear and spend the night at the dojo.

*Every year, the Aikikai World Headquarters hosts a very special tradition called "Etsunen Geiko" (year-end practice). Aikido practitioners gather from far and wide to train together during the last half hour of the year and first half hour of the next. After class they celebrate the start of the year with light snacks and Japanese sake.