Summer Camp 2009
with Asai Sensei, Eighth Dan, of German Aikikai
We are proud to announce that Katsuaki Asai from Dusseldorf will be the key instructor at this seminar.
July 2nd to 5th, this year’s summer camp will be held in Calgary at the River Park Church in South Calgary.
- Thu July 2 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Fri July 3 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Sat July 4 – 11:00am to 3:30pm
- Sun July 5 – 12:30am to 3:00pm
- Early registration is before June 18th
For more information, pricing or to sign up for the seminar please download a registration form [80K PDF] or call (403) 243-9880.
We invite all old and new friends to attend this camp in tribute to Inaba Sensei. See you on the mat.
Calgary Aikikai Summer Hike and Misogi Training
Calgary Aikikai Members, Family and Friends
July 12th Calgary Aikikai Hike
On Sunday July 12th there will be a hike organized in the Canmore area. We will meet at the MacDonald’s by Canada Olympic Park at 8:00 am to drive out to the mountains. Others can leave on their own and we will meet them at Beamers Coffee Bar (120, 737 - 7 Ave) at around 9:00am. A suitable hike will be chosen dependant on the weather. Following the hike a group “chow-down” will be held at the Grizzly Paw.
Please bring a day pack, hat, appropriate clothing (Wind breaker/rain jacket) as anything can happen in the mountains, sunscreen, water bottle, snack, good shoes/boots and a great attitude.
Please contact Andrew at if you are interested or have additional questions.
August 16th Misogi Training in Kananaskis Country
There will also be Misogi training for adults on August 16th. This will consist of a short hike of about 2km to a waterfall in Kananaskis Country near Engadine Lodge. Time will be spent in the waterfall testing the spirit and rejuvenating the body. The “Misigo” element is an adult activity but children can join the hike with parents.
Please contact Andrew at if you are interested or have additional questions.
Yasuhisa Inaba
November 26, 1952 – January 26, 2009
Calgary Aikikai is sad to report the passing of it's founding sensei, Yasuhisa Inaba. A true teacher and dedicated advocate of aikido, Inaba Sensei worked tirelessly to promote the art for over 30 years. He shall be sorely missed on and off the mat where his regular laughter and easy manner were always present.
