Summer 2025 session

Come and try this non-aggressive, family-friendly martial art. Classes offer mind-body connection, fitness, balance and self-defence for teens and adults. Our Tuesday evening classes are most suited to beginners.

Our classes are listed in the Saanich Recreation activity guide under Aikido - Shioda style for Youth (page 81) or Adults (page 86). Click on the course number to go to the registration page. The online registration system should also offer you the option of drop-in classes.

Or you can register directly through the club. Contact us about a free trial class, or just come along to watch and find out more.

Class Schedule

Tuesday
7.00 - 8.30pm

Thursday
7.00 - 8.30pm

Sunday (Sept - June)
10.30am - 12.00pm

Regular Training Fees

Adults: $50 per month
Students: $40 per month
Family Discounts: 2nd person 50%

Adults: $100 for 10 classes (drop-in)
Students: $80 for 10 classes (drop-in)

Students may attend any of the classes during the week.

Introductory Package

Adults: $100 for 8 weeks
Students: $80 for 8 weeks

Introductory fee includes first grading.

Please register by email or phone, as shown on the Contact page, or sign up at the first class. Contact our club about family discounts.

NOTE: Our club operates as a non-profit society. Fees go only to the overhead of running our club: rent, insurance, etc. Our instructors give freely of their time as volunteers.

Children and Youth

Teenagers are welcome at all classes.

Pre-teen children (9-12) are welcome to train with their parents at regular classes.

We do not currently offer children-only classes.

Notes for Beginners

To try a class for beginners - Wear loose clothing / sweat pants and top, or any martial art uniform you have on hand. Traditional Aikido uniform is a light weight judo 'gi'.

A typical class has a warm up, technical teaching and group practice. Training includes open hand techniques and use of Japanese weapons (wooden sword, short staff and knife). Training provides an individualized aerobic and muscular work out, in a safe, co-operative, non-competitive environment.

During classes you will often hear a few words of Japanese associated with techniques, basic movements and the organization of the practice session. The most common Japanese terms can be found here: Basic Movements and Terminology

Other Resources

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Covid-19 Protocols

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