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Mat Fees

The following are fees for all classes. Please find your class (adult, youth, children, family rates, Katori Shinto Ryu) to see what we charge. Also, don't forget about the membership fees, test fees, uniforms, plus some payment options.

One Month Trial Guarantee

If you are not completly satisfied in the first month of enrolling in aikido at Calgary Aikikai, You are entitled to a full refund.

This guarantee is available to first time and new aikido students. This guarantee only applies to students paying month to month and can not be used in conjunction with the discounted first three months program.

Refunds are issued to new students who withdraw in writing after participating in at least 5 classes within one month of their enrollment date. Withdraw letters can be delivered in person, by fax at 243-9880 or emailed to

All fees and prices subject to change without notice.

New Student Fees (Optional)
Includes 3 months mat fee, Keiko-gi (uniform) and crest
  Size 4 Size 5 Size 6
Adults $280.00 $290.00 $300.00
Students (College/University) $250.00 $260.00 $270.00
Youth (Jr & Sr High School) $210.00 $230.00 $240.00
Children (ECS & Elementary) $190.00 $200.00 $200.00
Fees are non-refundable
No Family Rate for the first 3 months
4th month starts regular mat fee & membership fee must be paid
Monthly/Yearly Fees
  Monthly Yearly¹ (see payment options)
Adults $80.00 $800.00
Students $70.00 $700.00
Youth $60.00 $600.00
Children $50.00 $500.00
Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu (Aikido students) $15.00 $150.00
Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu (Affiliated Dojos) $60.00 $600.00
Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu (Non-aikido students) $90.00 $900.00
Family Rates $5.00 off 2nd person $50.00 off 2nd person
  $10.00 off 3rd person $100.00 off 3rd person
Note: Monthly fees are in effect regardless of the number of classes attended each month. Monthly fees are non-refundable. Questions regarding fee rate of payments, please speak to Michaella.
Drop-In Fees
Non-Calgary resident/non-Calgary Aikikai Student $15.00
Calgary Aikikai affiliated (SAIT, Southland, & Carstairs Dojos) $10.00
Group Lesson Fee
Minimum of 6 people $120.00
Keiko-gi Prices
Size Price
00 $55.00
0 $57.50
1 $60.00
2 $62.50
3 $65.00
4 $68.00
5 $71.00
6 $74.00
Lifetime Fees
Adults $10,000.00 (Includes two free summer seminars)
Familiy $15,000.00 (wife, husband & children under 18, includes 2 free summer seminars)
Membership Fees
Note: Membership fees are payable upon the 4th month of practice for new students only, then annually in the month of the anniversary date of your first class.
Adults $20.00 annual
Students $15.00 annual
Youths $15.00 annual
Children $10.00 annual
Test Fees
Kyu testing Fees
Adults/Students/Youths
$30.00 (includes certificate)
$10.00 (re-testing)
Kyu testing Fees
Children
$30.00 (includes cerificate and belt)
Kyu Certificate Charge $10.00
Dan Testing Fees $50.00 (certificate fee extra)
Payment Options
¹Payment for one year, the Membership fee is waived and you receive two free months of practice
¹Payment of 12 post-dated cheques, the Membership fee is waived
NSF cheque charge is $20.00
Note: If you cannot attend the classes for the full month, let Michaella know prior to that month, otherwise your cheques will be cashed.
Anyone with dues in arrears will not practice unless fees are paid.