Train With Us
Schedule See our schedule page
Address
1301, 16th Ave NW
SAIT Campus Centre
Calgary AB T2M 0L4
Canada
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Contact Numbers
(403) 284-8734 – SAIT Aikido Registration
(403) 284-7248 – SAIT Main Switchboard
info [at] masakokoro [dot] com
We are an adult-only Aikido club with many great amenities
- Easy access (the LRT and many buses pass through SAIT) map
- Locker rooms and showers
- Steam room
- Use of SAIT’s gym facilities before class
- Swimming in SAIT’s swimming and dive pool
- A pub and lounge is just upstairs. Have a refresher or food after class.
We are a women-friendly club
- Women have their own shower room
- Women are treated with the same respect as men
- We believe that women can do Aikido well
Andy Morton and Chi Vu Dang practicing
New members welcome
The difference between our dojo and other dojos is that you will not be coddled; if you are making critical mistakes, or your vulnerable areas are exposed, or you are not using your true potential then your life can be in danger. You will be made aware and taught to protect yourself better. You will be invited to explore and experiment, not simply told “that is wrong”. You will learn to become confident in our close family of Aikidoka. At Masa Kokoro you have more freedom to develop your skills and hone the mechanics of your movements, and your Ki.
Ben Lim and Norm Fendelander at Masa Kokoro Aikido
Masa Kokoro Aikido Dojo came into existence in September of 1998 At SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology). Our philosophy in Aikido is to teach harmony and self confidence in life. Like O-Sensei said, “True victory is victory over oneself”. It’s still true. Today we still train our students to follow the philosophy of O-Sensei’s teachings. Learn the art well and be humble.
We are a high-spirited club with dedicated students who are eager to learn. We follow strict Japanese discipline and tradition which links us to the founder of the Art and all those who study it.
Our dojo is an adult-only club which caters to those who are serious about self-defense and wish to learn about meta-Aikido, that is, learn about how your techniques can be defeated so you can better improve them and yourself.