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The Aikido Insitute would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

We look forward to another great year of Practice in 2019,

Have a safe and happy holiday.

The Aikido Institute would like to wish everyone a very

We would like to offer our thanks to all the members that allow us to practice and further develop our skills in the wonderful Martial Art that is Aikido.

Hello All,

It is with great happiness that the the institute is back to regular practice. We hope all have had a wonderful summer.

On Tuesday October 2, 2018, we had a great showing and took a group photo at the end of class:

It is great to see everybody on the mats, and so eager to practice.

We look forward to seeing everybody on the mats.

Today’s class has been cancelled for the Victoria Day weekend. We wish all have a safe long weekend, and look forward to seeing all on the mats on Tuesday.

There have been some pictures uploaded from Boyd and Meagans grading.

Congratulations again to them both:

We have finally got the opportunity to upload some pictures from the local seminar hosted on February 24, 2018.

Please click on the pictures below to take a look through the gallery:

It is with great pride that the newest Shodans wear their Hakama during practice. This is a great priviledge. Congratulations to Peter Chafe, Dwight Sparkes, and Richard Westcott, pictured below with a proud Sensei McDonald.

Congratulations again!

The Aikido Institute of Newfoundland is pleased to announce the new ranks of 4th kyu for Boyd and Meghan upon successfully passing their testing on March 15, 2018! Congratulations to all!

We would also like to thank the large number of practioners who offer their support by attending the class and grading. After the class we were able to get together for a nice group photo:

The Aikido Institute of Newfoundland would like to offer a huge thanks to all who attended the local seminar. It is always a great to be able to get together to share this wonderful Martial Art.

We would also like to congratulate the new shodans: Peter Chafe, Dwight Sparkes, and Richard Westcott; and also the new 2nd kyu Pat Gulliver – Great tests all!

It is a great honor to announce the very recent Promotion of Colleen Hogan, and Paul Glavine, to 5th Dan. Please click on the link (thumbnail) below to view a message offered by Sensei Derm Mcdonald in recognition of this great accomplishment.

Congratulation Colleen and Paul, Anybody who has had the priviledge of practicing with you, knows how truly deserving you are.

We look forward to many more years of practice.