Instructors
The Japanese word for teacher is "Sensei". The literal translation is "the one who comes before", implying they teach from a place of experience and wisdom.
Peter MacLean
Chief Instructor, 6th Dan, Shihan
Practicing Aikido for almost 50 years, Peter MacLean Shihan is one of the longest teaching instructors in Canada.
Ted Yoshioka
Instructor, 5th Dan
For over 30 years Ted has practiced in cities all over Asia and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Aikido.
Blayne Haverkort
Instructor, 3rd Dan
Blayne started Aikido in Antigonish. He went on to practice both in Vancouver and the Aikikai Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan before returning to Antigonish.
Peter MacLean Sensei receiving his Shihan certificate from Osawa Sensei at the 2025 CAF Summer Camp in Victoria, BC