Okanagan Aikido
Forging Mind Body Spirit
Announcemnts:
“In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Okanagan Aikikai, we and Summerland Aikikai are pleased to co-host the Summer 2026 BCAF Shochugeiko, June 12-14.
Aikido is a system of martial movement derived from classical Japanese combative forms, in particular, Daito-Ryu Aikijujitsu. We use weapons like the sword and staff to train timing, critical distance and stress management which augments our hand to hand training.
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We train in a mostly Kata based non combative framework that brings awareness about oneself, one’s place in the world and the interconnectivity that leads to mutual understanding and respect.
Disclaimer If you are interested in modern sport combat systems Aikido is not for you. While the principles and movements of Aikido have applications into those systems they need to be trained with that as a goal/focus. We at the Okanagan Aikikai focus on what the Kata (forms) show us about how we interact with our partner and how to use that to become better at dealing with the stress of our modern day world.
QUESTIONS?
Send us an email if you would like to chat about whether Aikido is for you..
It’s not about Fighting
It’s about not Fighting