Welcome to Masa Kokoro Aikido Dojo
Aikido is a Japanese martial art performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) “leads” the attacker’s momentum using entering and turning movements.
We train at a high level. Our Art has to be powerful and graceful and leaves nothing to chance.
Aikido News and Events in Calgary
Updated! February Birthdays
Feb 02
This was originally posted on Jan 30
Ben Lim Sensei – Feb. 1st
Christopher Sandvoss – Feb. 2nd
Happy birthday from all of us!!
Ben Sensei’s Birthday Celebration – Friday, Jan 29th
Jan 26
Ben Sensei’s birthday is on Feb. 1st. We will be celebrating it on Friday, Jan 29th after class at Bubblemania Cafe on 16th Ave. and 4th St. NE. They now accept debit, Visa & Mastercard! If you can not attend class but you want to come out with us, please call or Email Eric. We should be well started the fun by 9:40 pm. Even stopping by to say “Hi” would be awesome.

Bubblemania!
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Bubblemania
Winter Seminar with Igarashi Sensei of Japan (7th dan)
Jan 13

Igarashi Kazuo Shihan

Igarashi Seminar Last Feb, 2009
Calgary Aikikai is honoured to welcome seventh dan Shihan Igarashi Sensei from Hashimoto, Japan. This annual event will be held on February 12, 13 and 14.
This seminar is open to everyone who wishes to attend. For additional information please see Calgary Aikikai or email info [at] calgaryaikikai [dot] com or phone (403) 243-9880. Billeting is available on request.
Calgary Aikikai and Masa Kokoro – Serving North and South Calgary

Together we serve both North and South Calgary. Here you will find how our Aikido schedules compliment each other to bring you classes 5 days a week.
Aikido Training & Waza Journal
Pronunciation of Japanese Aikido Terms
| Term |
Brief translation |
Pronunciation |
Ichi, ni, san, shi, go,
roku, shichi, hachi, kyu, jyu |
One through ten. |
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| Important Names and Terms |
| Term |
Brief translation |
Pronunciation |
| Aikido |
Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba |
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| Aikidoka |
One who practices aikido. |
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| Sempai |
A senior student. |
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| Kohai |
A junior student. |
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| Domo arigatou gozaimashita |
Thank you very much. |
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| Onegaishimasu |
Please (train with me). |
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