Welcome to Aikido Yoshinkai Ottawa
LIVE STRONG
Authentic Yoshinkan Style Aikido
About Us
Aikido Yoshinkai Ottawa (AYO) provides expert instruction in Yoshinkan Aikido: A style of Aikido recognized for its unique structured approach to learning, and its strong emphasis on effective techniques. It is the style of Aikido taught to Japan’s elite police forces.
Aikido Yoshinkai Ottawa was founded in 1993, and is a member school of Aikido Yoshinkai Canada, a network of dojos dedicated to the teaching of authentic Yoshinkan style Aikido. All of our instructors are Japan-certified through the Aikido Yoshinkai Foundation in Tokyo.
Step Into Change
Yoshinkan Aikido is a non-competitive martial art. The purpose of training is to strengthen body, mind, and spirit through correct practice of Japanese self-defence techniques. Consistent, mindful practice is the key to developing deep skill and self-mastery.
We train on the second floor of the Takahashi Dojo. Come in to watch or try a class. We offer discounted fees for full-time high school, college, and university students.
Start Your Journey
Practicing a traditional Japanese budo is challenging. We are here to facilitate your progress by providing a friendly, supportive, and respectful training environment.
Our chief instructor, Hans de Groot Sensei (5th Dan) is a student of Takeshi Kimeda Shihan (9th Dan), the most senior teacher in the Yoshinkan system in the entire the world. He has over thirty years of experience training in the Yoshinkan tradition.
Explore a martial art based on connection and harmony. Train for free for a week to see if Yoshinkan Aikido is a good fit for you.
Contact Hans de Groot:
613-612-6882