History of our club
The uOttawa Aikido group was founded in September 1977 by Patrick Augé and Kaoru Sugiyama. Augé Sensei, believing that a dojo was more than just a physical location in which to practice a martial art, set about creating something more profound than...
Budo Philosophy
Contrary to the competitive mindset in many sports which prioritizes defeating all opponents in order to emerge as the winner, Budo philosophy implies consideration for the well-being of others as well as the self...
Self-Improvement
The mindful, vigorous, and challenging practice of Yoseikan Budo techniques provides a practical framework to develop valuable attributes and qualities. Ultimately, students of Yoseikan Budo work hard to improve themselves so that they can...