We invite you to join us for an aikido seminar with Yoko Okamoto Sensei from Aikido Kyoto. The seminar will be held in downtown Montréal at a large and centrally located university sports center. We will have 360 tatamis. All are welcome!

​Location

1212 Rue Sanguinet, Montréal, QC H2X 3E7

Schedule

Friday Update/addition: 5-6 pm*

U33 Young Adults Class* (Okamoto/Layton),

6:30-8 pm (Okamoto)

Saturday 11 am-1 pm (Okamoto),

3-5 pm (Okamoto)

Sunday 11 am-1 pm (Okamoto)

*For ages 33 and under, ranked 2nd kyu and over. No charge if registered for 1 class or more.

Registration

Full Seminar C$ 175 195

Single class C$ 75 95

Two classes C$ 150 170 (e.g. Saturday, or any two classes)

The rates are in Canadian dollars (C$). Please register in advance. For late registrations after March 22nd, and at the door, add 20$ (if places remain available).

Click here to register and pay. Registering after 11 am on Friday, April 5th? It's OK, but please please bring proof of payment to the registration desk.

Scholarships available. Inquire

Party

A dinner party is organized for Saturday night. Please indicate if you wish to join when completing your seminar registration. Limited availability, so sign up without delay!

Transportation

The seminar location is very close to Berri–UQAM station, which is the Montréal Metro system's central station. Also, the airport bus (747) has stops within a 5-minute walk from our seminar location as well as both hotels mentioned below. For those driving in, the Autoroute 720, Ville-Marie Expressway has exits nearby.

Hotels

We have arranged group rates at the following hotels. Both are a short walk from the training hall.

Hôtel Zéro1  ⭐⭐⭐

1 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z6

5 minutes walk from the seminar. In-building parking is available at this hotel.

Access the group rate for the Hôtel Zéro1

(Cut-Off Date: Saturday, March 9th)

Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

1415 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2L 3Y9

8 minutes walk from the seminar. Note that in-building parking is available, however, it is limited to vehicles with a maximum height of 5'7". A good alternative for indoor parking from this hotel is the Stationnement de la Grande Bibliothèque, a short walking distance away (the maximum vehicle height there is 2.03 meters, roughly six and a half feet.)

Access the group rate for the Hyatt Place Montreal - Downtown

(Cut-Off Date Monday, February 19th)

Restaurants

Parking

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