Training at Hombu Dojo, Tokyo
Canada Day, July 1st, 2020, we are honoured to receive recognition by Hombu Dojo – Aikikai World Headquarters. aikikai.or.jp
This fund may change a child's narrative, and we are aware of the privilege.
JAMES PAUL MARTIN MEMORIAL GRANT
Strathcona Community Centre is home to a weekly after-school art program, for community children.
Starting in 2012 the grant has raised over $20,000.00 for The James Paul Martin Memorial Grant.
100% of revenue generated through weekly classes and seminars attended by East Van and Downtown Van Aikikai is directed to the Grant to support the program.
Paul Martin Sensei, a previous president of the BC Aikido Federation and a senior member of the British Columbia and Canadian Aikido community, passed away August 25, 2012. Paul greatly influenced many students and friends. To honour his memory, East Van and Downtown Van Aikikai, with the blessing and support of Paul's family and close friends, established The James Paul Martin Memorial Grant.
HISTORY GALLERY
HOPE/MANNING PARK SEMINARS
The goal of the Hope/Manning Park seminars is to foster friendship in an inclusive environment.
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2023
June, our 4th Manning Park Gasshuku, CAA dojos welcomed Hombu Dojo instructor, Namba Shihan. We ate like kings and trained like warriors. A great weekend with a great instructor.
2022
September, 3rd Manning Park Gasshuku. CAA dojos returned to the mats. Instructors: Hind Shihan, Art May Sensei from Hawaii and Greg Duncan Sensei from East Van Aikikai.
2019
May, 2nd Manning Park Gasshuku, CAA dojos were honored to receive guidance from Hombu Dojo instructor, Katsurada Shihan.
2018
May, 1st CAA Manning Park Gasshuku, Gasshuku means "lodging together". CAA dojos from Western Canada came together for 3 days of training.
2016
Held in West Vancouver in a unique outdoor "dojo". This seminar welcomed top Yoshinakn instructor Robert Mustard and many Yoshinakn Aikidoka.
2014
Held at the Zupan Family Estate in Osoyoos. Attendees enjoyed wine master John Zupan's finest award winning wines and private reserve worm wood grappa!
2013
Held on Thetis Island, home of Little Island Aikikai. Located in the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland. This seminar led to us getting Islander status.
2012
Hosted by Abbotsford Aikikai, the imposing Fraser River provided an ideal setting for BBQ dinner, nomihodai (bottomless pints) and live music.
2011
Hope is a gateway destination to British Columbia's most diverse scenery. $25.00 got you classes and a BBQ to kick off something great.
CAA DOJOS
Member Dojos
All CAA members and dojos are insured and the majority of instructors have either visited and/or lived in Japan and trained at the World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) Tokyo, Japan.
All kyu and dan ranks are registered through Hombu Dojo, certificates issued directly from The Aikikai World Headquarters in Tokyo. These ranks are recognized at all Aikikai affiliated dojos worldwide.
