“Your spirit is the true shield.” – Morihei Ueshiba
Aikido Shugyo Dojo is a non-profit martial arts club that has been a centre for Aikido training in Toronto’s east end since 1985.
Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art that uses the energy of the attack and circles it back onto the attacker. It does not rely on strength or body size to be effective. Training in Aikido helps you develop balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, good judgement and self control.
Our dojo teaches both open-handed and Aikido weapon techniques to adults and children. We always welcome new and visiting students in both children and adult classes.
Aikido Shugyo Dojo is a Canadian branch member of Aikido Shinseikai, Kumamoto, Japan.
What’s Happening
January 1 – Dojo is closed
January 2 – Regular schedule resumes
January 11 – Kagami Biraki -1000 Bokken cuts, No children’s classes
11:00 am
All adult/youth members are welcome to attend. Please be punctual as we begin promptly at 11:00 am. Enjoy some traditional Japanese drinks and snacks afterwards.
January 14 – No Advanced Class
January 19 – No Advanced Weapons Class
January 25 – Children’s Testing Day
11:30 am
January 28 – Introductory Class
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free of charge. Please come 10-15 min. early to get ready.
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Access
Our dojo (2203 Gerrard Street East, Toronto) is easily accessible via public transit. 8-minute walk from Main Street subway station. 5-minute walk from Danforth Go station. Also, 306/506 streetcars, 64/135 buses (Main x Gerrard stop). If you are driving, street parking is free after 6 pm.