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Aikido Session (Bukiwaza-Taijutsu) for Adults – Wednesday, September 25, 2024

An Aikido session (Bukiwaza & Taijutsu) for adults (INTERMEDIATE level) will begin on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Shudan Martial Arts Center.

  • The first class will start on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and will end on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (11 weeks).
  • Classes will take place every Wednesday at the Shudan Martial Arts Center, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (1.5 hours).
  • The fee for the complete session (11 weeks) is 150 CAD and 20 CAD for a single class (1.5 hours).
  • For students and those already registered in the Saturday course, a preferred rate of 120 CAD is offered.
  • Free parking is available in front of the dojo (limited spaces).
  • Registrations are managed by the academy by filling out this form:
    voiedusamourai.ca/registration-form

For any other questions or information, feel free to contact us or visit our various links:

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor 5th dan ITAF

Questions/Answers

What is Aikido ?

  • Aikido is a Japanese martial art that teaches self-defense and how to manage conflict situations through exercises with weapons and empty hands.
  • Aikido is intended for anyone with good intentions who wishes to learn an authentic, non-competitive martial art.

What equipment should be brought ?

  • For the first sessions, you can wear loose-fitting pants and a shirt to allow free movement.
  • Wooden weapons (Bokken and Jo) are available at the dojo.
  • Students who wish can later obtain the training jacket, training pants (Keiko-gi), and a set of wooden weapons (Bokken and Jo) from the instructor.

What physical skills are developed ?

  • The execution of techniques emphasizes flexibility and joint strengthening.
  • Movement exercises aim to improve balance, posture, and mastery of the center of gravity.

What other qualities does Aikido help develop ?

  • Respect for one’s training partner (adapting one’s level to that of the other).
  • Development of self-confidence in conflict situations while maintaining calm.
  • Promotion of a group spirit: each practitioner demonstrates kindness and works with all others.

What are the goals of learning Aikido ?

  • Learning to protect oneself and loved ones in various situations (such as falls, obstacles, or pushes).
  • Not opposing an aggression but rather evading or absorbing it.
  • Gradually acquiring an understanding of the principles underlying all techniques of Aikido, which can be applied in daily life.
  • Transmitting the teachings of Aikido’s founder, Morihei Ueshiba.

What does a typical session look like ?

  • The session begins with a traditional opening bow to the instructor in SEIZA (sitting on the knees).
  • It continues with TAISO practice, which consists of individual warm-up exercises to acquire the basic movements of Aïkido, such as footwork and rolls.
  • Then, students move on to KIHON practice, where they work on basic techniques applied to empty-hand or wooden weapon grabs.
  • The session ends with a traditional closing bow to the instructor in SEIZA.

What does progression look like throughout the session?

  • Progression occurs primarily through the execution and mastery of increasingly advanced exercises and techniques.
  • This progression is recognized by the issuance of a KYU (grade for beginners), corresponding to a colored belt (yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, and black), with the black belt representing the 1st DAN (advanced grade).
  • Evaluation criteria differ between adults and children:
    • For children, three main criteria are considered: attendance, concentration, and execution of an exercise.
    • For adults (beginner level), it is necessary to demonstrate knowledge of basic empty-hand and weapon techniques (a defined program) through five exams corresponding to KYU grades (from yellow to brown).
  • The awarding of a grade typically occurs at the end of a school year (three sessions) and depends on the progression and attendance of each practitioner.
  • Once a practitioner has achieved the five Kyu, they can take the exam for the 1st Dan grade (black belt).

Aikido Session for Adult Beginners – Saturday, September 21, 2024

An Aikido 2024 Autumn session for Adults will start on Saturday, September 21th, 2024 for BEGINNER at Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM).

  • The first class will start on Saturday, September 21th, 2024 and will finish on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 (11 weeks).
  • Classes will be held every Saturday at Loisirs Communautaires Saint-Michel, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (1h)
  • The proposed rate is 90 CAD for 1 class per week.
  • Free parking is available at St-Michel center.
  • You can register directly on LCSM website :
    https://www.lcsm.qc.ca/prog-automne-24/aikido

For any other questions or information, feel free to contact us or visit our various links:

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor 5th dan ITAF

Aikido 2024 Autumn Session for Children (7-12 Years Old) at Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel

A new Aikido 2024 Autumn session for children (7-12 year old) will start on Saturday, September 21th, 2024 at Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM).

  • The first class will start on Saturday, Septembre 21, 2024 and will finish on Saturday, November 30, 2024 (11 weeks).
  • Classes will be held every Saturday at Loisirs Communautaires Saint-Michel from 11:00 am to 12:00 am (1 hour)
  • The proposed rate is 78 CAD for the overall session (11 weeks).
  • Free parking is available at St-Michel center.
  • Registrations are organized directly via the Center’s website :
    https://www.lcsm.qc.ca/prog-automne-24/aikido

For any questions or more information, do not hesitate to contact us:

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor 5th dan ITAF

Bukiwaza weapon session – Adults (13+ year old) – Montreal

A Bukiwaza weapon session (Aiki-Ken & Aiki-Jo) for Adults (13+ year old) will be organised on May, 04th & 05th 2024 at the Centre Martial Shudan.

  • The classes will take place on Saturday 04th & Sunday 05th May 2024 at the Centre Martial Shudan from 10:00 to 11:30 (1 h 30).
  • The proposed fee is CAD 20 for one day (1 h 30) and CAD 30 for two days (3h).
  • Free parking is available in front of the center.

The number of places per course are limited (maximum 8), inscriptions are organized by the academy, just confirm me your presence by e-mail: info@wayofthesamurai.ca.

For any questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheWayOfTheSamurai

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor

Aïkido Spring Session 2024 – Children (7-12 year old) – Montreal

A new Aikido 2024 Spring session for children (7-12 year old) will start on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM).

  • The first class will start on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 and will finish on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 (6 weeks).
  • Classes will be held every Saturday at Loisirs Communautaires Saint-Michel from 11:00 am to 12:00 am (1h)
  • The proposed rate is 45 CAD for the overall session (6 weeks).
  • Free parking is available at St-Michel center.
  • Registrations are organized directly via the Center’s website :
    https://www.lcsm.qc.ca/activite.php?id=109

For any questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@voiedusamourai.ca or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheWayOfTheSamurai

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor

CANCELED – Aïkido Winter Session 2024 – Children (8-12 year old) – Montreal

A new Aikido 2023 Autumn session for children will start on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM).
UPDATE: Due to a health issue, the Winter 2024 Aikido session for children and adults will be cancelled at the Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM). It should resume for the Spring 2024 session.

  • The first class will start on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 and will finish on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10 weeks).
  • Classes will be held every Saturday at Loisirs Communautaires Saint-Michel from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (1h)
  • The proposed rate is 65 CAD for the overall session (10 weeks).
  • Free parking is available at St-Michel center.
  • Registrations are organized directly via the Center’s website : https://www.lcsm.qc.ca/activite.php?id=109

For any questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@voiedusamourai.ca or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheWayOfTheSamurai

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor

Aïkido Autumn Session 2023 – Adults intermediate (13+ year old) – Montreal

Another Aikido 2023 Autumn session for intermediates will start on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at Centre des Loisirs Communautaires St-Michel (LCSM).

  • The first class will start on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 and will finish on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 (11 weeks).
  • Classes will be held every Thursday at Loisirs Communautaires Saint-Michel from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (2h)
  • The proposed rate is 75 CAD for the overall session (11 weeks) and 50 CAD for practitioner already registered to Saturday classes.
  • Free parking is available at St-Michel center.
  • Registrations are organized by the Academy, just confirm your presence by email (info@voiedusamourai.ca)

For any questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@voiedusamourai.ca or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheWayOfTheSamurai

Hope to see you soon on the tatamis!

Khalil Hajlaoui
Instructor