About the BCAF

The British Columbia Aikido Federation (BCAF) is a non-profit organization that has existed for over 40 years to support and promote Aikikai-style Aikido in British Columbia. Our goal is to promote, encourage, and teach the art and philosophy of Aikido as developed by Morihei Ueshiba.

Kawahara Shihan, assisted by a small and dedicated group of aikidoists, was the driving force behind the formation of the BCAF and its first Technical Director. The BCAF has grown over the years; we currently have 20 member clubs throughout British Columbia.

We support our members by providing scholarships and travel subsidies to seminars, financial loans for dojos to purchase mats, and opportunities to enhance skills and abilities in the art of Aikido.

The BCAF is a member of the Canadian Aikido Federation and the Aikikai Foundation (Aikido World Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan).  All BCAF dojo members are registered with the Canadian Aikido Federation.

Current Executive for the BCAF

President: Andrew Hory
Vice President: Tim Turner
Secretary: Vacant - currently managed by Natan Cheifetz and the Board
Treasurer/Registrar: Kent Ono
Members-at-Large: Natan Cheifetz, Phil Kirwin, Sebastian Silva
Past President: Barb Wolfe