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

May 10 – Outdoor Public Demonstration
East Toronto Athletic Field(175 Main St, Toronto, next to Ted Reeve Arena) starting at 1pm. MAP

May 17 & 18 – Dojo is closed for Victoria Dday Weekend

May 27 – Introductory Class
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free of charge. Please come 10-15 min. early to get ready.
More info

May 31 – Testing day
Children 11:30 am


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.