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History of Aikido in Canada

Takeshi KIMEDA is credited with introducing YOSHINKAN AIKIDO to Canada on his arrival in 1964 in Toronto, Ontario. Kimeda, presently ranked 7th dan, systematically built up a network of dojos in the Toronto, Hamilton...

Kevin Blok

(b. 13 January 1956). 7th dan Yoshinkan Aikido, b. 15 November 1986-IYAF [rank authenticated]. B. A. Philosophy and Psychology. Professional aikido instructor since 1982. Began martial arts practice in 1967. Began...