Welcome to Aikido Shindokan – providing authentic Japanese martial arts training for adults and teens. Aikido Shindokan is a traditional Japanese martial arts school offering expert instruction in Yoshinkan Aikido in Oakville, Mississauga and Burlington. We are an affiliate dojo of Aikido Yoshinkai Canada under the direction of Takeshi Kimeda Sensei, the most senior Yoshinkan Aikido teacher in the world.

Our Chief Instructor, Chris Johnston Shihan, is committed to providing a world-class training experience in Yoshinkan Aikido and helping you to develop physical skills as well as personal growth.

At the Aikido Shindokan dojo, the supportive atmosphere remains firmly rooted on the development of effective self-defence strategies. We emphasize a safe, friendly and non-competitive training environment.

Through our Aikido training we learn that soft does not mean weak; that strength does not mean violence.

Chris Johnston Shihan

While Aikido Shindokan is centrally located to serve Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Etobicoke and Hamilton, many members attend from all across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

If you think Yoshinkan Aikido might be for you, come and try your first week of classes for FREE! Contact us to arrange your personal introduction or drop by the dojo to watch a class and have your questions answered.

We look forward to hearing from you and being a part of your martial arts journey!

What is Aikido?

Aikido is a Japanese martial art which originates from an ancient Samurai form of unarmed combat. It uses harmony of movement and precise timing to neutralize ...

The Yoshinkan Style

Yoshinkan Aikido is not a sport. It is the cooperative development of both physical and mental dexterity. It involves incredibly powerful and practical self-defence techniques.

The Shindokan Dojo

We are dedicated to helping you build a strong mind and body as you learn powerful defensive techniques in a focused, supportive and non-competitive environment.