About Us- Quinte Aikikai is a non profit organization dedicated to the practice of Aikido

Welcome to Quinte Aikikai

Quinte Aikikai is a non profit organization dedicated to the practice of Aikido, a martial art that has been developed by Morihei Ueshiba or O'Sensei, from his broad experience in martial arts and carried throughout the world by his personal students.

Our Aikido classes are small - about 8 students per class - allowing for individualized instruction. Our Aikido represents a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, as well as different religions, lifestyles, and age groups. Anyone can join, provided they have no health problems that would be affected by practice and have a sincere desire to learn.

Our dojo is affiliated with the Ontario Aikido Federation, the Canadian Aikido Federation, and in turn with the Aikikai Hombu in Tokyo, Japan.While our dojo is new, the instructor has more than 20 years of experience in Aikido, and has taught in the Toronto area.

What equipment do I need? An ordinary white judo or karate uniform is all that is required for beginning practice. A trial class can be taken in any loose clothing which covers the knees and elbows, such as a sweat suit. No jewellery of any kind, nor any other loose, sharp or hard objects, should be worn when practicing. If you choose to take the optional weapons classes, you must provide your own bokken (wooden sword) and jo (short staff).

What does "traditional" training mean? The basic etiquette of Japanese martial arts will be observed in this school. All necessary etiquette will be explained fully. The classes are not taught in a Western manner. Not with discussion or debate. Students should keep their conversation on the mats to an absolute minimum. Aikido should be learned with the eyes and the body.