News and Events - Archive

Japan Benefit Seminar in Montreal, April 1-3, 2011

In place of the cancelled seminar this weekend with Endo Shihan, Shoshin Aikido in Montreal is hosting a benefit Aikido seminar on April 1-3, 2011 with Naka Ima's Greg Angus Sensei leading some of the sessions. All profits will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross. The seminar will be held at the Shoshin Aikido of Montreal dojo: 5445 Ave. De Gaspe #208, Montreal QC. For more details, visit www.aikidomontreal.com.

Endo Sensei Seminar in Toronto: April 1-3, 2011 (cancelled)

Update: This seminar has been cancelled due to events in Japan.

Naka Ima is once again hosting our annual seminar with Endo Shihan in Toronto on April 1-3, 2011. The session on Friday will be held at Naka Ima's dojo (at Liberty Village, Toronto), while the Saturday and Sunday session will be held at an event space nearby (99sudbury.ca).

Click for more details on the seminar and register via PayPal

Download Endo Shihan Toronto 2011 seminar poster (PDF)

Download seminar registration form (PDF)

Click here to view photos from the 2010 Endo Sensei seminar

Ross Robertson Sensei Seminar in Toronto: December 4-5, 2010

Naka Ima is hosting a seminar with Ross Robertson Sensei on December 4-5, 2010. Robertson Sensei, 5th Dan, is the founder of Still Point Aikido in Austin, Texas.

Robertson Sensei's style is known to be elegant, economical and very flowing. His lineage and ranking comes through Rod Kobayashi Sensei's Seidokan Aikido which was an off-shoot of the Ki Society many years ago.

Download Ross Robertson Sensei Toronto 2010 seminar poster (PDF)

Download seminar registration form (PDF)

Karate Free Intro Seminar, Saturday, October 9, 2010

Naka Ima is hosting an intro seminar to Shito Ryu Karate on Saturday, October 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. This free seminar is for adults and open to the general public, with or without martial arts experience.

Shito Ryu Seiko Kai Karate Do classes are offered at Naka Ima every Tuesday evening at 6 - 7 pm and Friday evening at 7 - 9 pm.

Click here for more information on karate classes at Naka Ima. To reserve your spot for the free intro seminar, send an email to info@nakaima.ca.

The ROOTS of CONTACT: Aikido + Contact Improv Dance

David Jurasek, Naka Ima’s morning classes instructor, is co-facilitating an Aikido + Contact Improv Dance Workshop on September 25 from 3:00pm - 6:30pm at Naka Ima.

During this workshop, participants will investigate and explore:
* Aikido kata (form) with partners to clarify and apply the dynamic and subtle principles of focusing, centering, grounding, softening, and staying connected.
* The Contact Improv dynamics of centering/falling and resisting/releasing.
* The intersection and integration of Aikido and Contact, in principle and practice.

The workshop fee is $30 if you register before September 4 ($40 at door). This workshop is limited to 30 people so register early.

For more information, go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111940578857409

Karate Classes at Naka Ima

Naka Ima is now offering Shito Ryu Karate classes every Tuesday evening at 6 - 7 pm and Friday evening at 7 - 9 pm.

Karate Do means "way of the empty hand". The meaning of "empty hand" is twofold, it refers to fighting without a weapon, but also means practising with a clear, calm mind. Our classes emphasize finding harmony in one's movements and developing inner peace and focus.

Click here for more information on karate classes at Naka Ima.

Special Friday Ukemi Classes, March 12 to April 2, 2011

Learning to be a good uke and to properly and safely receive a technique is an important aspect of the Aikido martial art practice. With this in mind, Sensei Ramin will be holding special ukemi classes for four consecutive Fridays starting March 12th until April 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

The ukemi classes are open to all Naka Ima Aikido members, including total beginners as well as our more experienced students.

Qigong Classes in Liberty Village

Starting November 25, 2009, Qigong classes will be offered at Naka Ima every Wednesday evening at 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm.

Qigong is the art of balancing and increasing your vital internal energy (Qi) through slow standing meditative movements, deep breathing, and stretching the muscle of imagination. Benefits of Qigong practice includes reducing stress, boosting the immune system, increased self-awareness, tranquility, and harmony with nature.

Class fees are $12 with proceeds from Qigong classes going towards The Ride to Conquer Cancer 2010.

Kangeiko at Naka Ima, February 22nd to February 28th

Kangeiko is a traditional winter practice that deepens your Aikido, strengthens your body and purifies your spirit. This year, Naka Ima is holding Kangeiko from February 22 to 28, 2010. To participate in Kangeiko, Naka Ima members must attend at least one class each day for seven consecutive days.

During Kangeiko, the current regular class schedule will be supplemented with additional classes on Tuesday and Friday from 7:00 – 8:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 –2:00 pm.

Seminar with Sensei Greg Angus in Montreal, December 5

Shoshin Aikido Montreal is hosting an Aikido seminar with Sensei Greg Angus in Montreal on Saturday, December 5, 2009.

For more info, please download the Montreal seminar poster (JPG).

Aikido Seminar with Harvey Konigsberg Shihan, Oct 31-Nov 1

Naka Ima will be hosting an Aikido seminar with Harvey Konigsberg Sensei in Toronto on October 31 and November 1, 2009.

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Download Harvey Konigsberg Shihan seminar poster (PDF)

Download registration form (PDF)

Morning Aikido classes now at Liberty Village

Naka Ima has added two morning Aikido classes at its new location in Liberty Village on the following days:

* Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 am
* Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 am

These classes are open to Naka Ima members of all levels, including beginners. Prospective members are welcome to try a class for free. For more information, please call 416-259-4320 or email info@nakaima.ca.

Naka Ima grand opening seminar on July 3-5, 2009

Naka Ima will be hosting Matti Jonesuu at our grand opening seminar on July 3, 4 and 5.

Matti Jonesuu, 6th dan, is a long-time student of Endo Sensei and Greg Sensei’s sempai (and good friend). Matti Sensei has a long history of presenting highly-regarded seminars in Europe and Scandanavia. Some of you may remember Matti, as he has attended Endo Sensei’s seminar in Toronto in the past. The seminar will be held at our new dojo.

Download Matti Sensei seminar poster (PDF)

Naka Ima has moved to Liberty Village

After five years at our location in Etobicoke, Naka Ima has moved to Liberty Village. The new location is at the Liberty Market Building, 171 East Liberty Street, Unit #116 (south of King Street between Dufferin and Strachan).

While some finishing touches to our renovations are still under way, children and adult classes have now resumed. Click here for the updated training schedule, and please don't hesitate to email us at info@nakaima.ca if you have any questions.