News and Events
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.
Special Introduction Class, Saturday February 20th
Naka Ima is hosting a special introductory Aikido class for children and adults on Saturday, February 20, 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 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, email info@nakaima.ca.
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.
Seminar with Sensei Greg Angus in Montreal, December 5
Shoshin Aikido Montreal is hosting a 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.Harvey Konigsberg Sensei is a 7th degree black belt in Aikido and the chief instructor at Woodstock Aikido. In addition to teaching in Woodstock, he also instructs at the New York Aikikai in Manhattan, and has conducted seminars in Europe, Russia, Israel. South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States as well as the Caribbean.
Click for more details on the seminar and register via PayPal
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.
