“A new Aikido dojo in Delta taught by a very experienced teacher. I have known Kim Sensei for many years and trained with him. I have also trained at a number of other dojos in Canada and overseas over the years. Don’t let Kim Sensei’s soft-spoken demeanour fool you. Kim Sensei is an outstanding, powerful martial artist and instructor. I highly recommend training under him. If you are new to aikido I most recommend that you check out a class and speak to Kim Sensei.”
Tim
“I was so happy to finally be able to practice aikido close to home! Thank you to Kim Sensei for an amazing semester. I appreciate your knowledge, patience, and lessons. Looking forward to another semester!”
Narain
“I practice Aikido with the desire to move in a calm and intended manner. Kim Sensei has been an invaluable teacher to help me with this goal. His classes emphasize an adherence to true technique, not muscular force, as an important priority. He promotes an understanding of movement, and how your body is presenting itself to others.
I appreciate that Kim Sensei has spent a good part of his life considering the finer points of Aikido, seeking out the best of teachers worldwide, and then sharing this learning with his students.
He provides a traditional, but yet relaxed environment. It is an atmosphere where you feel no fear of making mistakes, as there is no criticism, only encouragement.
His great combination of patience and support, with genuine kindness, makes learning infectious.”
Sean
“This is my first experience with any form of martial arts and I am totally satisfied after participating in the fall 2017 session. The instructors are very qualified and caring and show great sensitivity to each student’s progress. I feel quite fortunate to have such a high level of Aikido training available here in North Delta and recommend it to one and all. I look forward to our next session! Thank-you Kim Sensei.”
Dale
“Kim Sensei is a fantastic Aikido teacher. He keeps Japanese traditions in his teaching. The North Delta Aikikai is a very welcoming dojo. Everyone is friendly, respects each other and the harmony of the dojo.”
Yoko
“Kim is an amazing teacher and extremely dedicated to the art. Amazing learning environment; cannot recommend this dojo enough!”
Raphael
“Kim Sensei prepares the aikido class very well, and I like the way they teach; not only we learn defense techniques, we also improve our technique as “uke”. We do a good workout. And the group of students is a very nice group.”
Josu
“I started Aikido just over 2 years ago and Kim Sensei was my instructor for most of my first year as beginner and from time to time since.
Kim Sensei shows keen understanding of the difficulties beginners face. He teaches with concern for doing techniques the right way from the start. Of course a beginner’s way will be less than perfect, but Kim Sensei is super-patient. He will explain and demonstrate the same point class after class if needed without any hint of frustration. As a beginner, getting to the stage of being able to fall and roll was difficult for me, as it is for many. But Kim Sensei could see from the “I just can’t do that yet” look on my face that it would just take more time for me. With his patient help I eventually managed it.
Even with my limited knowledge of Aikido, it’s obvious to me that Kim Sensei is a highly skilled practitioner as well as an excellent instructor. His skill goes well beyond technical proficiency to the “Aikido way” of doing things, creating harmony in all aspects of life at the dojo.
Finally, a word or two of my Aikido experience in general, that has now reached 2+ years thanks to Kim Sensei’s shepherding. I started at age 60. (Start much earlier if you can, but it’s never too late!) I have found Aikido provides all-round exercise, with its stretching, moderately strenuous activity, and need to engage in thinking too. A great exercise regime for any age!”
Will
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