Chief instructor/Dojo-cho, Gabriel DiMarco

“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.


Getting Started-FAQ


What’s Happening

November 12 – Ukemi Workshop 1
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
All levels

November 14 – Ukemi Workshop 2
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
3rd Kyu and higher rank

November 19 – Special Class with Stefan Barton Sensei
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

November 26 – Introductory Class for Youth and Adults
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free of charge. Please come 10-15 min. early to get ready.
More info

November 30 – Testing Day
10:00 am Adult and Youth
11:30 am Children


Access

Our dojo (2203 Gerrard Street East, Toronto) is easily accessible via public transit. 8-minute walk from Main St. 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.