About Us
Aikido is a non-aggressive Japanese martial art that means "the way of harmonising with the force." It was founded by Morihei Ueshiba, using a synthesis of various martial and weapon arts. It utilizes circular motion and movement, is peaceful by nature, and is strictly a form of self-defence.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (5)
"Rafael Oei Sensei is one of the best aikido teachers in Victoria. I enjoyed the time I spent..."
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"Rafael Oei Sensei is one of the best aikido teachers in Victoria. I enjoyed the time I spent training at Ueshiba Aikido. "
"Rafaei Oei is a committed, talented, and caring teacher, who is very involved in mentoring..."
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"Rafaei Oei is a committed, talented, and caring teacher, who is very involved in mentoring students, and to giving back to the community by his admirable volunteer work in the arts and education. I recommend him highly!"
Recommendations Given (6)
"We are very pleased with Benoit and his crew of Victoria Concrete Surfaces. The initial contact..."
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"We are very pleased with Benoit and his crew of Victoria Concrete Surfaces. The initial contact was personal, with his associate, Brad, coming down to recce the mess that was our driveway. He took measurements, photographs, and chatted about the situation, and what my wife and I wanted to see done. Ben and Trevor then followed up with a visit to our home to review the project. They made some suggestions, and then gave us a quote that was very reasonable - working hard at keeping to the budget that we had (thank you so much for your kind understanding).
Once all was confirmed, work was quick and timely. Ben and his team were professional, worked swiftly, with ease, and with precision. They had a good demeanour, collaborated well with each other, were always in cheerful spirits, and problem-solved whenever things popped up. It was interesting how they also were mindful of the weather and temperatures. They know their concrete. We highly recommend them for all your concrete needs."
"Dr. Star has a very personable demeanour, that enables her to share her knowledge and expertise..."
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"Dr. Star has a very personable demeanour, that enables her to share her knowledge and expertise in a relaxed, accessible, and fun way."
Recent Activity
As ours is a martial art, once contact is made personally, over the phone, or through an email, potential students are invited to come down to the dojo to either observe a class or to participate. Before the class, I meet with the potential student and guide them through dojo protocol and...
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As ours is a martial art, once contact is made personally, over the phone, or through an email, potential students are invited to come down to the dojo to either observe a class or to participate. Before the class, I meet with the potential student and guide them through dojo protocol and etiquette, explain a bit of the background and philosophy of the art, give examples of some possible objectives for a student, and introduce them to other students to help them feel welcome. Whether they sign up after that first class is left to them.
