# Calgary Rakushinkan

> Traditional Japanese Martial Arts in Calgary


## Posts

- [Upcoming Changes to Our Wednesday Classes in 2027](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/wednesday-classes-chages/): With the MPCA undergoing major renos in 2027, Calgary Rakushinkan must relocate our Wednesday Aikidō classes.
- [Dō (道) and Jutsu (術): The Way and the Technique in Japanese Martial Arts](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/do-and-jutsu/): Many of us that practice Japanese martial arts eventually run into these words and wonder what the distinction is.
- [Calgary Karate Alternative | Traditional Martial Arts for Kids & Adults](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-karate-alternative/): When people look for karate in Calgary, they are usually not just looking for karate.
- [All Sport One City 2026](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/all-sport-one-city-2026/): Calgary Rakushinkan is excited to join the annual All Sport One City, a free, city-wide sport discovery festival presented by Sport Calgary.
- [What is Koryu?](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/what-is-koryu/): Koryū (古流) literally translates to “old school” or “old style” and refers to Japanese martial arts schools founded prior to the Meiji Restoration in 1868.
- [The Value of Kobudō](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/the-value-of-kobudo/): Kobudō (古武道) literally means “old martial ways.” It is the umbrella term for Japan’s classical martial arts — traditions handed down for centuries, preserved not only as systems of combat but also as cultural treasures.
- [Calgary Rakushinkan Article Featured in Local Community Newsletters](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts-featured-newsletters/): We’re pleased to share that our article, “The Value of Kobudō,” was featured this month in several Calgary community newsletters published through MyCalgary.com.
- [Which Martial Art Is Best for Kids?](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/which-martial-art-is-best-for-kids/): Image from Rakushinkan Aikido and Kobudo in Japan - this is the parent dojo of Calgary Rakushinkan.
- [A Reunion After Forty Years](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/a-reunion-after-forty-years/): The following is a translation of a post from Tomohiro Ishikawa on his website.
- [New Kids Aikido Class!](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/new-kids-aikido-class/): We’re excited to announce that Calgary Rakushinkan is now offering a dedicated Kids’ Aikidō class!
- [Aikido by Another Name](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/aikido-by-another-name/): I recently watched an NHK documentary called Jujutsu: The Art of Flexibility.
- [What is Jūjutsu?](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/what-is-jujutsu/): Jūjutsu (柔術) is one of Japan’s oldest and most influential martial traditions.
- [Hasuji](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/hasuji/): Recently I’ve moved away from kata and basic techniques with our iaijutsu training and have been spending more time with just swinging the sword; making simple cuts at the basic angles.
- [What is Kenjutsu](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/what-is-kenjutsu/): Kenjutsu is a general term for Japanese sword arts.
- [What makes a good Bokuto?](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/what-makes-a-good-bokuto/): This is a very easy question to answer actually. A good bokuto is the same bokuto that everyone else is using in your club.
- [Iaito and Iaido](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/iaito-and-iaido/): In class, you often hear me refer to our swords as iaitō. I’d like to clear up the terms iaidō and iaitō, since they’re easy to confuse.

## Pages

- [Martial Arts in Winston Heights Calgary](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/martial-arts-winston-heights-calgary/): Calgary Rakushinkan offers traditional Japanese martial arts instruction in the Winston Heights area of Calgary, with classes held at the Winston Heights–Mountview Community Association Main Hall.
- [Schedule Form Submission Thank you](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/schedule-form-submission-thank-you/): Form Submitted!
- [Trial Form Submission Thank You](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/trial-form-submission-thank-you/): Form Submitted!
- [Kids Form Submission Thank you](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/kids-form-submission-thank-you/): Form Submitted!
- [Martial Arts in Mount Pleasant Calgary](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/martial-arts-mount-pleasant-calgary/): Calgary Rakushinkan offers traditional Japanese martial arts classes in Mount Pleasant, Calgary, at the Mount Pleasant Community Association on Wednesday evenings.
- [Aikido Glossary](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/aikido-glossary/): Welcome to our Aikido glossary. Here you’ll find definitions of common Aikido and Daito Ryu related terms to help you understand the language of our practice.
- [Martial Arts in Calgary and Related Dojos & Schools](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts-and-other-friends/): Calgary has a diverse martial arts community, with schools representing both modern systems and traditional disciplines.
- [Rakushinkan Related Sites](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/rakushinkan-japan-affiliations/): Calgary Rakushinkan maintains direct ties to traditional Japanese martial arts organizations, instructors, and training groups in Japan.
- [Calgary Rakushinkan Philosophy](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-budo-philosophy/): Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu contains body movements grounded in real combat and profound principles that are deeply tied to kenjutsu.
- [Contact](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/contact/): If you are interested in joining our club please reach out to us via email or phone or use the form below.
- [Blog](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/blog/)
- [FAQ](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/faq/): How do I join Calgary Rakushinkan?
- [Kids Aikido](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/kids-aikido-calgary/): Calgary Rakushinkan offers traditional kids aikido in Calgary for children ages 7–13.
- [Book A Seminar](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/martial-arts-seminars/): Calgary Rakushinkan offers seminars on Aikidō, Daitō-ryū, and Japanese sword arts for martial arts clubs, dojos, and organizations.
- [Instructors](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts-instructors/): Josh has over 35 years of training in martial arts. His journey in martial arts started with karate in his childhood and expanded to Tai Chi.
- [Auxiliary Arts](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/auxiliary-arts/): Kage-ryū (影流) is a classical sword school founded around 1550 by Yamamoto Hisaya Masakatsu, a retainer of the Tachibana clan in Kyushu.
- [Iai - Sword Drawing](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/calgary-japanese-sword-drawing/): At Calgary Rakushinkan, we practice Mugenshintō Ryū Iaijutsu, a Japanese sword art with deep roots in the Aizu domain traditions.
- [Kenjutsu - Itto Ryu](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/calgary-kenjutsu/): Kenjutsu is the traditional form of Japanese sword fighting, and at Calgary Rakushinkan, we teach it as a classical martial discipline rather than a modern sport.
- [Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/daito-ryu-aikijujutsu/): Daitō Ryū is a system of jūjutsu (unarmed grappling arts) with a strong emphasis on aiki—the principle of blending with and controlling an opponent’s movement, balance, and intent without relying on brute force.
- [Aikido](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/calgary-aikido/): The Art of Harmony and Martial Spirit.
- [Schedule](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/schedule/): *** If you are interested in joining or viewing a class, contact us first. Please no unexpected drop-ins.
- [Free Martial Arts Trial](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/free-martial-arts-trial/): You’re welcome to come and try a few classes — there’s no obligation to join.
- [Our Martial Arts](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/calgary-martial-arts/): At Calgary Rakushinkan, we practice Aikidō and Kobudō — traditional Japanese martial arts from both the modern and classical periods.
- [Home](https://calgaryrakushinkan.com/): Build confidence, skill, focus, and discipline in our welcoming North Calgary Dojo.


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