Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei in 1942. This effective, yet non-violent system of self defense represents the results of his life-long experience practicing a variety of classical Japanese martial arts.

Before creating Aikido, Ueshiba O-Sensei trained extensively in several varieties of jujitsu, as well as sword and spear fighting. His martial art, rooted in the matchless fighting techniques of the Samurai, is considered one of the most effective techniques against single or multiple adversaries

The power of Aikido is derived from correct use of the human body’s mechanics, good posture and natural energy flow.

The Kanata Aikikai was the first martial arts school founded in the City of Kanata and has recently celebrated its 15th year of operation. Instructor David Yates Sensei has been practicing Aikido for 18 years and is well known throughout the Canadian Aikido Federation for his powerful style.