Honouring Our Teachers
2007
Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan
6 Dan
Founded the Victoria Branch in 2007, fondly remembered since 2009.
Since 2009
Kazuo Igarashi Shihan
8 Dan · Tokyo
Continuing support and technical advisor to Calgary Aikikai.
Also supported by
Masatoshi Suwa Shihan
7 Dan · Tokyo
Senior student of Igarashi Shihan. Supporting the Victoria Branch.
20th Anniversary Seminar Instructors
Fred Haynes Shihan
8 Dan · Island Aikido (Victoria)
Fred Haynes Shihan studied directly under Gozo Shioda in Tokyo and graduated from the Yoshinkan Professional Instructors' Program in 1987. Internationally renowned, his engaging teaching style offers unique insights that enrich every practitioner's training.
Jinichi Saito Shihan
7 Dan · Chiba, Japan
Saito Shihan began practicing Aikido in 1974 under Yasuo Kobayashi Shihan and continued to receive instruction from Kobayashi Shihan and Kazuo Igarashi Shihan, together with his longtime friend Masatoshi Suwa Shihan. Currently he is working to promote Aikido at the Kamatori Culture Center in Chiba through enjoyable practice, valuing fundamental movements. He also had the opportunity to honor the achievements of Inaba Shihan by attending the Aikido seminars for the 5th, 20th, and 45th Anniversary of Calgary Aikikai.
Arran Fisher Sensei
5 Dan · President & Dojo-cho, Calgary Aikikai
A student of Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan since 1995, Arran Fisher serves as President and Dojo-cho of Calgary Aikikai, continuing the dojo's tradition while maintaining close ties with its teachers in Japan.
Schedule
Saturday · February 20, 2027
Jo Training on the Beach
Aylard Farm, East Sooke Regional Park
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday · February 21, 2027
Aikido Seminar
Prospect Lake Community Hall, 5358 Sparton Road, Victoria, BC
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
All ages welcome
Weekend Seminar Fee: $50
Weekend seminar fee includes all scheduled training sessions.
Hosted by Eclipse Budo & Island Aikido
RegisterLocation
Prospect Lake Community Hall
5358 Sparton Road, Victoria, BC
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