Established in 2008 by Maggie Kay Sensei, Goldstream Aikikai is located at the West Shore Parks and Recreation at Langford, BC, Canada. Our mission is to improve the lives of its members through practise of martial ways (budo) as exemplified by Aikido.
Goldstream Aikikai in Victoria is affiliated with Birankai North America (BNA). BNA is directly affiliated with Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Japan and its ranks are recognized around the world.
Rooted in Japanese jujitsu and traditional swordsmanship, Aikido is practiced in a spirit of cooperation not competition. An attacker defeats themselves with their own momentum and with no contests of strength, it is appropriate for all statures. Learn throws, immobilizations and safe falls.
An organization established by T. K. Chiba Sensei and is recognitized by the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo. As of 2016, there are 54 affiliated dojos in North America with 3 in Canada.