604-852-7603
Aikido Takayama
Japanese Martial Art
Including: Empty Hand Arts, Weapons, Iaido
ABOUT US
Aikido Takayama
Aikido Takayama teaches the traditional Japanese Martial Art of Aikido. Our syllabus comes directly from our founder: 8th Dan, Shihan T.K. Chiba; one of the direct students of the Founder of Aikido and his personal uke for many years. We are a member in good standing of Birankai International. Here you will find quality Aikido taught by certified instructors who are registered with our organization and with Japan. Rigorous training in empty hand, weapons and Aikido philoshophy plus Iaido are all taught here.
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Aikido is not for everyone!
We only accept serious and dedicated students. It is important to note that Aikido Takayama is a private organization and as such is open to students only after they have had an interview with our Chief Instructor. Those seeking general self-defense or sport-oriented fighting arts are better off contacting any other of the well qualified martial art schools in Mission.
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INSTRUCTORS
Chief Instructor: Norine Longmire
Longmire Sensei has over 30 years of training and teaching experience and holds a 4th degree black belt in Aikido. She is a certified instructor with the rank of Fuku Shidoin.
Longmire Sensei runs vigorous classes which stress basics, posture, martial attitude and focus. Longmire Sensei also teaches the weapons curriculum as well as Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido. Norine Longmire is a professional Kundalini Yoga instructor who teaches in the Fraser Valley area and has an active following.
Technical Director: Charles Aarons
Aarons Sensei began his Aikido training in Toronto in 1971. He has over 45 years of experience. Aarons Sensei holds a 5th degree black belt in Aikido and is a certified instructor with the rank of Shidoin. Aarons Sensei's class stress martial effectiveness and control. He assists in teaching the Iaido classes and the weapons classes as needed. Aarons Sensei also holds a black belt in Goju Ryu Karate. Charles Aarons is a professional musician by trade.
Instructor: Mark Goudsblom
Goudsblom Sensei holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt (Nidan) and teaches the Monday class, as well as half of the youth classes.. Mark is a wonderful teacher with a keen eye for detail. He is a perfect example of how a tall man can move gracefully and with power. Come and experience Goudsblom Sensei in his element!
Goudsblom Sensei holds a Masters Degree and is a Critical Care Nurse, as well as a senior administrator for one of our major universities.
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Self Defense - Empty Hand, Weapons (Stick, Sword, Knife), Iaido , Balance, Posture, Cardio, Spiritualism, Achievement, Camaradarie
All In One Package
CONTACT US
Getting Here:
We are located in the Mission Recycling Depot at the intersection of Mershon and Murray Street in Mission, BC
Our Address:
7229 Mershon Street in Mission, BC
Email:
Phone:
604-852-7603
