Jan 08
2025

Yumi Nakamura Shihan, 1948-2024

Yumi Nakamura Shihan, 1948-2024

Join the service virtually Many of Yumi‘s friends are unable to attend her Celebration of Life. We are planning to livestream and record the event. Please feel free to join us at 11 AM  on January 18 (Toronto time) at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/101676…

Nov 04
2024

In Memoriam - Ralph Kopperson

In Memoriam - Ralph Kopperson

The aikido community of BC and across Canada are saddened by the loss of a long-time member and devoted student of Aikido, Ralph Kopperson, 4th dan.  Ralph was integral to Victoria Aikikai from early on, teaching for many years and serving as a BC shidoin.…

Nov 03
2024

Vancouver Seminar with Ishiyama Shihan

 in Vancouver, November 22nd and 23rd, 2024, with Ishiyama Shihan. Location:  VWA Dunbar dojo (St. Philip's Church, 3737 W27th Ave, Vancouver) Details are on the VWA website main page here. SEMINAR SCHEDULE:Friday6:00 pm:  check-in opens6:30 – 8…

Oct 28
2024

Save the Date - 20245 Kangeiko in Clearwater, BC

Save the Date - 20245 Kangeiko in Clearwater, BC

The 2025 BCAF Kangeiko will be returning to Clearwater, BC, on February 14-17, 2025, and will once again be co-hosted by the BCAF, Clearwater Aikikai, and the District of Clearwater. Kangeiko is the BCAF’s "winter training intensive," the parallel…

"Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat the enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family."

- O’Sensei