News and Events

Special Introduction Class, Saturday September 18

Naka Ima is hosting a special introductory Aikido class for children and adults on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

The children’s introductory class will take place from 10:00 – 10:50 am, while the adults’ introductory class will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

The free introductory classes will be held at its location in the Liberty Market Building, Liberty Village in Toronto.

Click here for more details. To reserve your spot, 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

Matti Joensuu Sensei Seminar in Toronto: August 20-22, 2010

Naka Ima is once again hosting a seminar with Matti Joensuu on August 20-22, 2010. Matti Sensei is a long-time student of Endo Sensei, and conducts many seminars around Europe. This is the second year that Naka Ima has hosted a seminar with Matti Sensei. You can click here to view the photos from the 2009 Matti Joensuu seminar

Click for more details on the seminar and register via PayPal

Download Matti Joensuu Sensei Toronto 2010 seminar poster (PDF)

Download seminar registration form (PDF)

Donovan Waite Shihan Seminar in Toronto: July 3-4, 2010

We invite you to join us for an Aikido seminar with Donovan Waite Shihan in Toronto on July 3rd and 4th, 2010. Waite Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan and is a certified Shihan with both the United States Aikido Federation (USAF) and Hombu Dojo, Japan. He is also a member of the USAF Technical Committee.

Click for more details on the Toronto seminar and register via PayPal

Download Donovan Waite Shihan Toronto 2010 seminar poster (PDF)

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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.

Endo Sensei Seminar in Toronto: April 9-11, 2010

Naka Ima will once again be hosting our annual seminar with Endo Shihan in Toronto on April 9, 10 and 11, 2010. The session on Friday will be held at Naka Ima (note the new dojo location at Liberty Village), while the Saturday and Sunday session will be held at a school nearby.

Click for more details on the seminar and register via PayPal

Download Endo Shihan Toronto 2010 seminar poster (PDF)

Download seminar registration form (PDF)

This is the 6th year that Naka Ima has been hosting a seminar with Endo Shihan in Toronto. You can click here to view the photos from the 2009 Endo Sensei seminar

Special Friday Ukemi Classes, March 12th to April 2nd

Learning to be a good uke and to properly and safely receive a technique is an important aspect of Aikido 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 members, including total beginners as well as our more experienced students.

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.

Special Class with Henry Kono Sensei, February 21, 2010

There will be a special Aikido class with Henry Kono Sensei on Sunday, Februray 21, 2010 at 11:00 am.

Henry Kono Sensei studied Aikido in the 1960s with O’Sensei at Hombu Dojo. He has been teaching his unique perspective on the art ever since, and conducts yearly seminars in Ireland, the Netherlands, Texas, Florida, Vermont and Virginia.

This special class will be held at Naka Ima, and a $10 mat fee applies.

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.