Okanagan
Aikikai

     

Instructors

Pat Olson, Yondan ,Shidoin

Senior Instructor

The Senior instructor for the Okanagan Aikikai, Pat has been practicing Aikido for over 25 years. She strives to be as transparent as possible to the teachings of Kawahara Sensei. The happy family atmosphere of the Okanagan Aikikai is a reflection of Pat's shining personality.

 

Kelly Purdue, Sandan

Assistant

Kelly has been practicing under Kawahara Sensei for 19 years, and leads class when Pat is unavailable. Kelly's mantra is "Relax!"

 

We invite you to come and share the path of Aikido.

"Always practice the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner."

-- Quote by Morihei Ueshiba 1883-1969

 
 

Kawahara Sensei, Shihan

Technical Director

of the

Canadian Aikido Federation