Aikido Bozankan / BigRock Aikikai
Welcome to Aikido Bozankan / BigRock Aikikai, an Aikido Dojo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Our style is Aikikai under the direction of Y. Kawahara Shihan 8th dan of Victoria, B.C. Aikido Classes commenced on January 5, 1998. The dojo name BigRock Aikikai is used to refer to the Children's Program. The dojo is located near Glenmore and Blackfoot Trail.
To locate information about our dojo, instructors, programs, and Aikido in general, please select one of the items in the main navigation menu to the left.
Regular Class Schedule (as of May 1, 2008)
| Program (links below) | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Adult Advanced [Main] | 6:00am-8:00am |   | 6:00am-8:00am |   | 6:00am-8:00am |   |   |
| Children 6-8yrs[Main] |   |   | 5:30pm-6:30pm |   |   | 8:30am-9:30am |   |
| Youth 9-11yrs[Main] |   |   | 6:30pm-7:30pm |   |   | 9:30am-10:30am |   |
| Teen 12-17yrs[Main] | 6:30pm-7:30pm |   | 7:30pm-8:30pm |   |   |   |   |
| Advanced 6-10yrs [Main] |   |   |   | 5:30pm-6:30pm |   |   |   |
| Advanced 11+yrs [Main] | 5:30pm-6:30pm |   |   |   |   |   |   |
| Adults [Main] | 7:30pm-9:00pm | 7:30pm-9:00pm |   | 7:30pm-9:00pm |   | 10:30am-12:00pm |   |
Main= Main Dojo: Bay G, 7004 5th St SE : Enter Bay through the north door. Park in the visitors stalls at the east end of the building.
Main Dojo Aikido Participant Fee Schedule (as of Sept 1, 2009)
| With Volunteer Commitment | Without Volunteer Commitment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Youth | Adult | Youth | ||
| Fee Term | Description | (18+) | (Under 18) | (18+) | (Under 18) |
| Monthly | No commitment, pay only for the months you like | $80 | $45 | $100 | $60 |
| Every 4 months* | A little more commitment, a little less $$. | $260 | $140 | $325 | $190 |
| Annual* | More commitment, less $$. | $700 | $360 | $875 | $500 |
| Youth Weapon's (Monthly) | No commitment, pay only for the months you like | $20 | $25 | ||
| Youth Weapon's (Every 4 months) | A little more commitment, a little less $$. | $65 | $85 | ||
| Youth Weapon's (Annual) | More commitment, less $$. | $175 | $220 | ||
| Beginner's Package | 4 months, unlimited classes. Includes dogi (uniform) and CAF membership | $300 | $170 | ||
| 10 Practice Passes | Can be used for any class. Valid for 12 months. | $80 | $45 | ||
| Drop-In | For out-of-town guests. Per class. | $10 | $5 | ||
| ACS Monthly | Students also registered at Alexandra Centre Society dojo. | $40 | $50 | ||
| ACS Every 4 months* | Students also registered at Alexandra Centre Society dojo. | $130 | $165 | ||
| ACS Annual* | Students also registered at Alexandra Centre Society dojo. | $350 | $440 | ||
| Annual CAF Membership | Canadian Aikido Federation dues | $20 | $20 | ||
Additional family member discount / Student discount: 20%
Volunteer commitment is 2 credits per year. 2 credits = 1 Casino
More Information
Click the following link to a Frequently Asked Questions page that provides answers to common questions.If you have any additional questions, please email Steve.Erickson@shaw.ca or phone 403-617-6541 for more information.
