“The true essence of a warrior is when the mind and body become one and fighting is no longer required” - Sensei Norm Harrison (Nov 2021)
ABOUT
aiki canada
Welcome to Aiki Canada - Home of the Dragon Samurai
We are a martial arts schools located in Oshawa, Ontario, specializing in a wide-range of self-defense programs designed for all ages and genders. We welcome all - please browse through each of our program descriptions and benefits to determine the program that best suits you and/or your family.
We are a family-oriented school, with a primary focus on student development and training in the martial arts. At Aiki Canada we teach various Japanese martials art including Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, Jujutsu and weapon self-defense (Bujutsu).
Seven Virtues of Bushido
Be acutely honest in your dealings with all people. Believe in justice, not from other people, but from yourself. To the true warrior, all points of view are deeply considered regarding honesty, justice and integrity.
Warriors make a full commitment to their decisions.
True warriors have no reason to be cruel. They do not need to prove their strength. Warriors are courteous even to their enemies. Warriors are not only respected for their strength in battle, but also by their dealings with others.
The true strength of a warrior becomes apparent during difficult times.
Hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living at all. A true warrior must have heroic courage. It is absolutely risky. It is living life completely, fully and wonderfully.
Heroic courage is not blind. It is intelligent and strong.
Warriors have only one judge of honour and character, and this is themselves. Decisions they make and how these decisions are carried out is reflection of whom they truly are.
You cannot hide from yourself.
GI
Integrity
rei
Respect
yu
Heroic Courage
meiyo
Honour
Through intense training and hard work, the true warrior becomes quick and strong. They are not as most people. They develop a power that must be used for good. They have compassion. They help their fellow man at every opportunity.
If an opportunity does not arise, they go out of their way to find one.
When warriors say that they will perform an action, it is as good as done. Nothing will stop them from completing what they say they will do. They do not have to ‘give their word’. They do not have to ‘promise’.
Speaking and doing are the same action.
Warriors are responsible for everything that they have said. And all of the consequences that follow. They are immensely loyal to all of those in their care.
To everyone that they are responsible for, they remain true.
jin
Compassion
makoto
Honest & Sincerity
chugi
Duty & Loyalty