Try Aikido for FREE
Discover a Martial Art You Can Practice for Life
Whether you're looking for a positive activity for your child, a new challenge for yourself, or a healthier way to stay active, we'd love to welcome you to Aikidaily.
✓ Your first class is FREE
✓ Beginners welcome
✓ Children • Teens • Adults
Why Aikidaily?
At Aikidaily International Academy, we believe martial arts should help people grow both on and off the mat.
Our classes combine traditional Japanese Aikido with a welcoming, supportive learning environment where students develop confidence, coordination, resilience, and lifelong movement skills.
Our instructors, Grant Babin (5th Dan) and Rie Babin (2nd Dan) lived, trained, and taught Aikido in Japan before bringing that experience back to Squamish. Every class reflects the traditions and values they learned through years of training at the Aikikai World Headquarters and teaching students of all ages.
A Program for Every Stage of Life
Children
Children develop: ✓ Confidence ✓ Respect ✓ Focus ✓ Self-Control ✓ Coordination ✓ Positive friendships
Learning happens through movement in a fun, structured environment where every child is encouraged to progress at their own pace.
Teens
Aikido gives teenagers an opportunity to challenge themselves physically while developing discipline, resilience, leadership, and confidence in a supportive community.
Adults
Whether you're completely new to martial arts or returning after years away, Aikido offers a unique way to stay active.
Many adults join for: ✓ Stress Relief ✓ Better Balance ✓ Fitness ✓ Mobility ✓ Community ✓ Personal Growth
No previous experience or athletic background is required.
What Parents Are Saying
★★★★★
"Love the instructors here; they've been incredibly patient with my kiddo, who is just learning how to manage his big emotions and to channel them effectively. Highly recommend!"
— Google Review
★★★★★
“Our oldest son has been going for a few years now. We love it! He gets physical skills, mental skills, relational skills, emotional skills - and all while mentored by great older kids, and under the leadership of 2 amazing humans Grant and Rie.”
— Google Review
★★★★★
“Our children both attended Aikidaily and I can't thank them enough. It’s such a great place to develop respect, resilience and discipline, as well as friendship.”
— Google Review
★★★★★
“Beautiful dojo and terrific instruction from an open, enthusiastic and passionate aikido teacher.”
— Google Review
Why Try Aikido?
Unlike competitive martial arts, Aikido emphasizes balance, timing, awareness, and cooperation. Students learn to move efficiently instead of relying on size or strength, making it a martial art that people can continue practicing throughout their lives.
Visit Us
Aikidaily International Academy
307–1201 Commercial Way, Squamish, BC
📞 604-849-3371 ✉ grant.babin@aikidaily.com
Ready to Get Started?
Your first class is completely free.
Come meet our instructors, experience the dojo, and discover why so many families and adults have made Aikidaily part of their lives.