Welcome
We're glad you found your way to our website. We hope it offers useful information for you and encourages you to try aikido. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us: saltspring.aikido@gmail.com
Instructors
Sebastian Silva, Shodan
Sebastian began practicing aikido in Vancouver in 2005. Before moving to Salt Spring, he practiced with the Victoria Aikido Centre and affiliated dojos. From 2014-2020 he practiced on Salt Spring island with Alan Kerr sensei. In 2022 he successfully tested for his shodan (black belt) under Osawa Hayato Shihan. He continues to attend seminars and learn from instructors across Canada.
Phil Reimers, Shodan
Phil started practicing aikido in 2001 in Germany. He taught aikido for some time in Tofino and now lives on Salt Spring Island. He was a student of Frank Ostoff (studied under Yamaguchi Sensei and Endo Sensei) and attended Seminars with Endo Sensei, Yamashima Sensei, Tissier Sensei, Jan Nevelius, among others.
Grant Babin Sensei, 5th dan
Grant Sensei of Aikidaily International Academy provides mentorship for our dojo. We're grateful for his support and guidance. Grant is Shidoin for BC. You can learn more about Grant and Aikidaily here: https://www.aikidaily.com/
Affiliations
Canadian Aikido Federation
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
BC Aikido Federation
Aikidaily International Academy, Squamish, BC
International Aikido Federation, Aikikai