Member Articles

Aikido - Why do we practice?
Each person comes to the dojo for a different reason. Some come because they want to improve their physical condition, or as stress relief, or perhaps because they are interested in self-defence. Others join because of the feeling of community inside a dojo. And others have done some research into the philosophy of Aikido and wish to explore it further. Many parents bring their children to the dojo to encourage self-discipline, confidence and cooperation. All of these reasons and many others are valid and important. The most fundamental point is that each person who steps onto the mat is searching. They are asking the question: "How can I improve myself?" {More}

Cool People: Greg Angus - Sensei and Encaustic Artist

Produced by Kyle Surowicz, this piece on Greg Angus was nominated for a Centennial College DONNY AWARD in the category of Best Journalistic piece (Entertainment). {View}

Aikido Etiquettips - Bowing
Anyone who has ever watched Aikido practice notices right away that there is lots of bowing involved. To “western” eyes, this can be a little disconcerting and even uncomfortable – we often don’t understand at first what this traditional aspect of Aikido signifies. {More}

Aikido Etiquettips - Punctuality

 While our dojo style is friendly and informal, there are some basic principles of dojo etiquette that we should all strive to follow. Many of these “rules” carry on the traditional training practices of Aikido as it is practiced in Japan, its birthplace. {More}

Seishiro Endo shihan visits North America

 From March 30 through April 5, 2006, Endo Seishiro shihan, 8th dan at Hombu Dojo, Aikido World Headquarters in Japan, traveled to various destinations in Canada and the U.S. for a series of 3 day seminars. Among his stops were Toronto (ONT), Commerce (GA), and Seattle (WA). {More}