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Welcome to KW Yoshinkan Aikido

Step into our dojo, where we foster a vibrant community and promote inclusivity, while mastering the art of Aikido.

Embark on a journey with KW Yoshinkan Aikido, where joining our club means more than just learning self-defense; it's an opportunity to enhance your fitness, push your limits, and become an integral part of an extraordinary community.

Our dojo proudly holds Japan Hombu certification, and we maintain close affiliations with the foremost instructors worldwide who are dedicated to the practice of Yoshinkan Aikido.

Experience the difference at KW Yoshinkan Aikido—contact us for a complimentary trial today!

Join a Community that builds

CONFIDENCE. FITNESS. DISCIPLINE.

FOCUS. RESPECT. SELF DEFENSE.

PERSONAL GROWTH.

Classes & Schedule

  • Kids (Ages 6+)

    Mondays 7pm-8pm
    Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am

  • Teens & Adults

    Mondays 8pm-9:30pm
    Saturdays 11:30am-1pm

Meet our Instructors

Jake Hutter Sensei

Jake Hutter, 4th Dan, has been studying Yoshinkan Aikido since 2004, and has been a certified instructor since 2007. Most recently, he completed a two-year high-intensity seminar series based on the Senshusei syllabus under Nic Mills (7 th Dan, Shihan), at the Sendokan Dojo in Mississauga, Ontario.

Michael Wright Sensei

Michael Wright, 3rd Dan has been practicing Yoshinkan Aikido since 2012. Most recently, Michael was proud to participate in the inaugural seminar for the international Yoshinkan Aikido Fellowship in Kyoto, Japan, in June 2023. Michael has been teaching Aikido since 2016.

Shelly Keilikhis Sensei

Shelly Keilikhis, 2nd Dan started her martial arts journey when she was 5 years old and started aikido when she was 9 at the Komeikan dojo in Vaughan. Shelly traveled to Japan in 2023 to train with some of the top instructors in the world. She has been teaching both kids and adult Aikido classes since 2018.

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Contact Us

3310 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1B3

Located inside the Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness building

Email kwyoshinkanaikido@gmail.com

Phone 647-864-0206

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