Welcome
Salt Spring Aikido
A martial arts community dedicated to the art of peace
Summer Term Info
We're excited to offer mixed-age classes with a focus on dynamic/flowing aikido, weapons techniques,
- Mixed youth and adults class.
- Members can pay monthly or drop in ($15/class).
- New participants are welcome. First class free. Bring a water bottle; wear loose fitting clothes (pants are usually better as we kneel and roll on mats).
- Please show up 10-15 min early if possible to help set up the mats and get changed (for those wearing gis).
Special Summer Classe Schedule
Here is a sneak peek at the evolving class schedule:
- Tue July 8 – first class of summer term – basics of aikido with adults and youth together
- Tue July 15 – aikido class
- Tue July 22 – judo inspired aikido class with guest instructor Rick Dalton
- Tue July 29 – aikido class
- Tue Aug 5 – aikido class
- Tue Aug 12 - ukemi (falling) focused aikido class with guest instructor Phil Reimers
- Tue Aug 19 - judo inspired aikido class with guest instructor Rick Dalton (TBD)
- Tue Aug 26 - last aikido class of summer term!
Shidoin Grant Babin Sensei on SSI May 3-4, 2025
Thank you Grant for visiting our dojo! Grant Babin sensei (5th Dan) from Aikidaily (Squamish) offered classes for youth and adults on Salt Spring Island on Saturday, May 3-4, 2025.
Saturday May 3, 2025
Youth Class 11:30 am-1:30 pm
(please arrive early to set up)
Adult Class 2:15 pm-4:15 pm
Testing to take place at the end of class.
Potluck 6-8 pm Please bring an item to share! Some vegetarians/vegans attending FYI.
Sunday May 4, 2025
Weapons class 11 am-12:30 pm
Adult and youth mixed class (outdoor location )