Etsunen Geiko - New Year's Eve Aikido Practice and Celebration

Time: December 31, 11:30 pm - 1:30 am

Class: 11:30 pm-12:30 am

Celebration: 12:30 am- 1:30 am

We're getting close to that time again when we say goodbye to the year that was and welcome the year that will be in the best way ever ON THE MATS!

Come join us in this traditional year-end practice followed by light snacks and a toast.

*Every year, the Aikikai World Headquarters hosts a very special tradition called "Etsunen Geiko" (year-end practice). Aikido practitioners gather from far and wide to train together during the last half hour of the year and first half hour of the next. After class, they celebrate the start of the year with light snacks and Japanese sake.

Steve Erickson Sensei's special classes

Sepcial classes with Steve Erickson Sensei, 6th dan, Chief Instructor of Big Rock Aikikai, in Calgary

Steve Sensei has been operating his club for just about 25 years. He has the most successful children’s program in our organization and is at the forefront of youth empowerment and leadership programs in aikido dojos in Canada.

Over spring break this past year, we were able to bring a group of teens to his dojo to see how great it is and they came back inspired and on fire. He is a passionate and inspiring instructor and we are so pleased to be able to host him.

It’s his first time teaching in Squamish, so don’t miss this opportunity!

December 11th (Sunday)

9 am – 10 am Kids class for all ages, yellow belt and up.

10:15 am - 11:15 am Special class for JrMentors, Mentors and AIs. If your kid has been assisting in classes and still doesn’t have their official status, they are also welcome.

Lunch break 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Special class for Adults, Mentors and Teens

1:45 pm - 2:45 Kyu grading

Fee: $25/class, $40/2 classes, $50/3 classes

Spaces are limited. Contact us soon!

Movie Night #32

MOVIE NIGHT #32

MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Date: November 26 (Sat)

Time: 6:00-9:00 pm

Parents get a little break and the kids get to have a lot of fun!

The movie will be played in the dojo, so that we have lots of room and space will be limited to 20 kids. This is a great opportunity for all the kids to meet outside of class, eat some snacks together, socialize and create stronger connections. We will provide the popcorn, homemade lemonade, take time to play games and watch a show.

Drop off for movie nights is after 6:00pm. Pick up is between 8:45 and 9:00 pm.

Movie nights are by donation.

Self Defense Workshop

Aikidaily is very excited to be able to host a self-defense workshop again!

We have Andrew Ganyo as a guest instructor. He is a British national who now lives in Maple Ridge, comes with a military background and decades of hand-to-hand combat experience. The Close Combat Concepts system is based on his years of training and experience.

In this course, you will learn to use your instinctual reactions to physical threats effectively to protect yourself and your loved ones. This is a no-nonsense system developed through experience in real-life situations.

Date: October 22 - 23 (Sat and Sun)

Time: 10 am - 4 pm

Place: Aikidaily International Academy, #307 - 1201 Commercial Way

Fee: $250 for two days

Space is limited to 10 participants so reserve your spot now!

Let’s get social and connected.