Hombu Dojo : World headquarters for Aikikai Aikido. Our dan grades are registered with Hombu and so are transferable to any Aikikai dojo around the world.
Canadian Aikido Federation : We are affiliated to the Aikikai Foundation through the CAF. Our rankings (both dan and kyu) are transferable to any CAF dojo.
Some other Aikido dojos
Here are a few dojos and organizations with which we have close links:
Aikido Shugyo Dojo : Ivan spent several years training with Fran Turner Sensei.
Aikido Tendokai : Home dojo of Yumi Nakamura Sensei.
Nova Scotia Aikido Federation: We have jointly hosted summer camps with the NSAF and often travel to each other's seminars.
The rest of the Aikido community in Newfoundland is affiliated to Hombu Dojo through the United States Aikido Federation. Yushimitsu Yamada Shihan (8th dan) and Mitsunari Kanai Shihan (8th dan) have had a great influence on the development of Aikido in Newfoundland, including our dojo. The USAF dojos in St. John's are The Aikido Institute of Newfoundland and Fudoshin Aikikai and we share friendships with both of these clubs. More information on the history of aikido in Newfoundland can be found on their websites.
Other useful links
Some of the main sources of Aikido information on the web are: Aikido FAQ, Aikido Online, Aikido Journal, and AikiWeb.
A good source for weapons and gis is Sei Do Kai Supplies.
A comprehensive listing of martial arts dojos in the St. John's area can be found at St. John's dojos.
We share our space with the MUN Judo Club.