Best Aikido School Ottawa Near Me

4worldlovers: At the Jiseikan dojo, we practice primarily Jiseikan Aikido. We also provide training in Tai Chi for adults, and Judo for children.

From time to time we post videos of events in and around the dojo.

4worldlovers: MasterMinoru Mochizuki, the founder of the Yoseikan, was a direct student of Jigoro Kano (the founder of judo) and Morihei Ueshiba (the founder of aikido). In addition, he studied jujutsu, iaijutsu, kendo, and karate. He is credited as being the first to teach aikido to the West when he travelled to France in 1951 as a judo teacher.

Master Mochizuki's 1989 North American Tour began at our dojo on Lancaster Road in Ottawa. Sensei explained his quest:

"The evolution of bujutsu into budo via the scientific explanation of techniques". He then issued this challenge:

"I give you the raw material. It is up to you to refine it."

Although many may be daunted by the task and feel more comfortable preserving his techniques for posterity, our group was determined to take up Sensei's challenge to study his "raw material" with a scientific approach and go beyond preservation to evolution. Tankyushin (the Spirit of Inquiry) was born from our continuous efforts.

Tankyushin reflects our philosophy that we can build upon the arts of the past without being limited by them. We continually test our assumptions and question what we do—always looking for new ways to improve our practice. In this way, we have a strong foundation to grow and better ourselves.

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I’ve been training here since January and I don’t see myself changing schools anytime soon. I’m hooked. The instructors are full time professionals in their disciplines, and they are all very approachable and will make time for students. They always emphasize the students are a team. We are all there to support each other and challenge our training partners to raise their levels! Many of the students compete regularly in regional, national, and international tournaments. The quality of the student body is high. When I attend class I feel like I’m learning from people who are professionals at what they do, which is literally true for some. Everyone who trains and teaches here follows a tone of respect too. I hope to get many years of training here!

Fantastic academy!!! Professor Pat and Professor Hammer are the best! They run a very professional program with technical instruction and safe training environment. It’s been a great pleasure to train and learn from them.

My kids started training at the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts after meeting Sensei Hache at a Birthday Party. After watching them train for a year I decided to try it myself, although I had not every done a martial art before. Both my kids and I have grown enormously with the help of the teachers and the other students, physically, socially and emotionally.

My daughter and I belong to an affiliate club of OAMA. One of the best decision of our lives was joining the club….it has transformed our lives. Being a part of OAMA and WCMA is like being a part of a much larger family…it’s our second home. The instructors are amazing; they truly care about your goals. Love it, love it, LOVE it!!

The Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts is a pillar of the Ottawa community! For years they have been changing people’s lives and supporting the community! You should want your children to experience Professor Matt Hache and his unlimited passion for Martial Arts!

Excellent instructors and environment. Very good programs for kids and adults.

Pat and Hammer are amazing ambassador’s for Martial Arts in Ottawa. OAMA is definitely THE place to learn enthusiastic, high quality Martial Arts in the city. Great school with a great atmosphere.

4worldlovers: Ottawa Kenjutsu teaches classical Japanese swordsmanship with a focus on safety, precision, and the preservation of traditional kenjutsu.

Classes provide instruction on the use of the katana (Japanese sword) and other traditional Japanese weapons. Practice focuses on how to perform kenjutsu movement and sword techniques with accuracy, speed and power, and how to connect the sword with the body and mind. Kata (prearranged patterns of movement practiced either solo or with partners) are used to train theories and principles as well as teach proper distance and timing.

Please contact us at via our contact page or directly at ottawakenjutsu@gmail.com for details about our current classes times, locations and to be registered for a free trial class!

Kenjutsu literally means “sword technique” or “sword art” and refers to the Japanese warrior arts which were created and developed during feudal Japan.

At Ottawa Kenjutsu, we strive to follow traditional techniques and continue the preservation of classical Japanese swordsmanship.

Kenjutsu classes are currently scheduled throughout the week and are held at the Ottawa Aikikai Dojo. Contact us for more information.

The class environment emphasizes cooperation and learning in a supportive setting.