Seminars

BigRock Aikikai Spring Seminar 2026 with Jim Barnes Shihan, 7th Dan Mar 6-8, 2026 at BigRock Aikikai - G, 7004 5th Street SE, Calgary AB Register here! We are excited to have Jim Barnes Shihan returning for our upcoming spring seminar! Jim Barnes Shihan 7th Dan, Aikido Hokuryukai Toronto, will return to lead another weekend of engaging lessons. He is a senior Examination Committee member and always imparts tremendous knowledge whenever he teaches. Please join us! In addition to Jim sensei, other senior instructors will be teaching during this event, TBD. Fri Mar 6 - $25 5:30-7:00 - U12yrs 7:00-8:30 - Teens & Adults TBD Sat Mar 7 10:30-12:30 - Teens & Adults - $50 ($25 U18yrs & full-time students) TBD 12:30-2:30 - Lunch break (BigRock Aikikai’s preschool aikido class runs from 1:00-2:00 for those who are interested in observing this unique class) 2:30-4:30 - Teens & Adults - $50 ($25 U18yrs & full-time students) TBD 4:45-5:45 - Examinations * 6:00-7:30 - Dojo social for Teens & Adults (pizza and beverages provided for $15) Sun Mar 8 - $75 ($37.50 U18yrs & full-time students) 10:00-1:00 - Teens & Adults TBD Full seminar - $150 ($75 U18yrs & full-time students) * if you would like to take a kyu or dan exam at this seminar please reach out to Steve Erickson () ** any out of town guests wishing to stay at the dojo overnight please reach out to Steve Erickson () Questions? Please contact BigRock Administrator ()