Dojo: (250) 477-4899
690 Sumas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4S6

“It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.”
~Morihei Ueshiba

Beginners

Beginners (age 18+ and mature older teens aged 15-17) are welcome to join these courses. The Beginners course is where new students start! These courses are offered each month on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The course starts on the first Monday or Wednesday of each month. NEXT BEGINNERS COURSE TO START: Monday, March 4th. Payment Method: Cash, Cheque, Debit or Credit at the dojo! Please come to the dojo at least 30 minutes before class starts and wear loose-fitting clothing (i.e., a long-sleeve shirt and sweatpants).

Class Times

  • Evenings

    Monday & Wednesday
    6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

There are widely recognized benefits to be derived from practicing Aikido.

The focus is on basic techniques, movements, philosophy and etiquette.  Beginners must attend 12 introductory classes to be awarded a Level 1 Certificate and another 12 introductory classes to be awarded a Level 2 Certificate respectively.  Upon receiving their Level 2 Certificate, beginners are offered full (regular) membership at Victoria Aikido Centre and may attend any classes appropriate for their level of proficiency.  Regular adult classes are offered 6 days a week.

“Joining the Victoria Aikido Centre was one of the best things I have done in my life. The movements and exercises we do have allowed me to continue working in a very physical job without the usual injuries that plague nurses. I am now 61, I still work full-time as a critical care nurse and practice 3 to 4 times a week. I truly believe I would be looking to retire as so many of my cohorts have, if it were not for my time at the dojo”

Penny R