Aikido Tendokai is a Japanese martial arts dojo downtown Toronto ideal for kids and adults of all ages. Aikido Tendokai was established in 1992 and is a member of the Ontario Aikido Federation (OAF), the Canadian Aikido Federation (CAF) and is affiliated with Hombu (Aikikai). Our chief instructor is Yumi Nakamura Sensei, ranked Shihan Rokudan (sixth-degree black belt).
She trained in Japan, and has practiced for more than 40 years. Other Tendokai instructors include Rob Carroll Sensei - Shidoin Rokudan (sixth-degree black belt). To see a full list of Aikido Tendokai's instructors, visit the our instructors section of this website. Aikido Tendokai is always open to accept both new students and the experienced Aikidoist.
She trained in Japan, and has practiced for more than 40 years. Other Tendokai instructors include Rob Carroll Sensei - Shidoin Rokudan (sixth-degree black belt). To see a full list of Aikido Tendokai's instructors, visit the our instructors section of this website. Aikido Tendokai is always open to accept both new students and the experienced Aikidoist.
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If you would like to attend a kids class view our stage 3 opening guideline before visiting the dojo. Aikido Tendokai welcomes new beginners to try our kids martial arts program for fun and fitness through a free trial class. Tendokai's Kid's After School Program is run out of our large sunny Cabbagetown dojo.
If you would like to attend a beginner's class view our stage 3 opening guideline before visiting the dojo. Tendokai's adult beginners martial arts classes are ideal for those in the downtown Toronto area looking for a diverse fitness community within a traditional dojo. Try a free trial class.
The Japanese martial art of Aikido, can be understood as 'the way of unifying life energy' or 'the way of harmonious spirit', and as a martial art can be practiced safely by those of any age, fitness level, ethnicity, gender or size.Our community is broadly mixed and all are welcome. Foundational to Aikido and to the dojo, is respect for the space, the teachers, the students, the equipment and oneself.
The Japanese martial art of Aikido, can be understood as 'the way of unifying life energy' or 'the way of harmonious spirit', and as a martial art can be practiced safely by those of any age, fitness level, ethnicity, gender or size.Our community is broadly mixed and all are welcome. Foundational to Aikido and to the dojo, is respect for the space, the teachers, the students, the equipment and oneself.
If you would like to attend an adult class view our stage 3 opening guideline before visiting the dojo. During classes available to beginners, warm-ups generally include exercises in falling and basic footwork and, beginners' receive special attention. The rest of the class is usually devoted to the practice of aikido self defense techniques and forms ("katas") that the instructor demonstrates.
Aikido Tendokai weapons program include qualified instruction of safe weapons classes. The study of weapons use is to enhance our students empty hand techniques as well as to encourage a more well rounded and experienced martial artist. Weapons training in Aikido is important in that it helps us learn principles of timing, combative distance, sensitivity and awareness.
If you would like to visit the dojo view our stage 3 opening guideline before visiting the dojo. To learn more about Aikido Tendokai, contact us at any time or drop by our dojo during one of our class times. Beginners are welcome at any time and are encouraged to drop by and watch a class or try one firsthand.
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Chas Ellis
Jun 01, 2019
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