Blog: News & Muse
Aikidaily as it happens.
Please save the date for Shochugeiko in beautiful Squamish hosted by Aikidaily!
Guest instructors will be our most recently appointed BC Shidoin:
Martin Moreau sensei 4th dan of Rock Water Aikikai and Valentine Kabanets sensei 4th dan of Vancouver West Aikikai.
Other instructors to be announced soon.
Come enjoy the weekend with us, stay at the dojo, at a local camp site or at one of the local hotels.
Keep your eyes open for details in the next few weeks.
Kickstart Your New Year with Aikido!
We're excited to announce a special promotion for new adult students: enjoy 50% off your Aikido fees for January and February!
This is the perfect opportunity to explore the art of Aikido, focus on personal growth, and embrace a non-competitive, empowering practice. Whether you're looking to try something new or get back into training, this offer is the ideal way to start 2025 strong.
Contact us today to sign up. Trial class is free, so bring your curiosity and give Aikido a try.
Offer valid for new adult students only.
Our schedule will be changed as follows from January 6th.
Unfortunately, we need to cancel the noon Monday noon until the beginning of February as we will be back teaching at Skyridge Montessori School in the new year on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks. The Monday neen classes will resume the second week of February, on the 10th.
Etsunen Geiko - New Year's Eve Aikido Practice and Celebration
Date: December 31st (Tue)
Time: 11:30 pm to 12:30 am
In the spirit of the Aikikai World Headquarters' annual tradition, immerse yourself in the "Etsunen Geiko" experience! Aikido practitioners converge from distant places, uniting for the final half hour of the old year and the first half hour of the new one
Post-practice, revel in the joyous commencement of the year with delightful snacks and the shared warmth of Japanese sake. It's a time-honored ritual that transcends the mat, creating memories that linger long into the future.
Leo Tamaki sensei from France will be our guest in Squamish.
Date: December 14, 15 (Sat, Sun) 2024
Venue: *The venue has changed!
Howe Sound Secondary School Gym, 38430 Buckley Ave, Squamish, BC
Time: December 14 (Sat) 10 am - 12 pm, 2 - 4 pm
December 15 (Sun) 10 am - 1 pm
Fee:
<For Adult>
Full seminar $150
Saturday only $100, Sunday only $75
<For Youth Up to 17YRS>
Full seminar $75
Saturday only $50, Sunday only $40
Please register through the link below. After finishing the registration process, you will need to send an e-transfer with your registration fee to rie.babin@aikidaily.com. Please add your name and the word Leo Tamaki to the e-transfer message. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.
Leo Tamaki Bio:
Leo Tamaki is a prominent figure in the martial arts community, particularly known for his contributions to Aikido. Born to a Japanese father and a French/Croatian mother, Tamaki's multicultural background has significantly influenced his approach to martial arts. He began his martial arts journey with Judo at the age of six, later exploring Kung-Fu, Karate, and Full Contact before discovering Aikido at the age of 21.
Tamaki's Aikido training began under the guidance of Nobuyoshi Tamura, a notable Aikido master. In 1998, he moved to Japan to train at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo, a central hub for Aikido practitioners. After returning to France in 2001, he opened a martial arts equipment business and started a martial arts blog. He returned to Japan in 2007 for further training and eventually committed to teaching Aikido full-time.
Leo Tamaki is the founder of Kishinkai Aikido, a school that has expanded to include 35 dojos across 12 countries. His practice is influenced by several martial arts masters, including Tamura Nobuyoshi in Aikido, Hino Akira in Hino Budo, Kuroda Tetsuzan in Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu, and Kono Yoshinori in Kobujutsu.
In addition to his teaching, Tamaki is actively involved in promoting martial arts through events like "La nuit des Arts Martiaux Traditionnels" and his magazine "YASHIMA," which specializes in martial arts. He conducts Aikido classes in Paris and travels extensively to teach and share his knowledge across Europe and beyond.
