Rock Water Aikikai

As a fellow practitioner, I have always admired Martin Sensei as an instructor, and in particular his dedication to getting young people involved in Aikido. My daughter currently practices with the teens class, and enjoys the friendly, inclusive atmosphere, as well as the tailored approach to training. Highly recommended!

My son has been learning Aikido with Martin for a few years now and I can’t say enough about how well this Dojo is run. The kids have tons of fun while learning Aikido in a very professional and respectful environment. Martin also provides unique opportunities to learn skills from visiting Sensei’s and enormously popular weekend retreats filled with group activities, games and hikes in beautiful locations. I highly recommend this Dojo!

My 8 yr old son attends 3 classes per week at Rock Water Aikikai. The environment is so positive, inclusive, and supportive. Martin Sensei is just the right blend of playful and enthusiastic, patient and calm. He instills in the children a sense of responsibility, a sense of community, and respect for themselves and others. Martin Sensei's dedication is unparalleled.The past year has presented so many logistical challenges for running children's programs, but this dojo has just worked non-stop to create ways to train together safely when it's permitted, and transition to other great offerings as regulations change. Their attention to detail with Covid-related procedures and protocols is commendable. Thank you!

Rock Water Aikikai is a special place like no other. My daughter considers it her second home and her classmates like family. What is also incredible is their opportunity to see leadership in action. The founder (Sensei Martin Moreau) has role modeled all that he teaches and is an inspiration to all, children and adults alike.

My two teenage daughters train at Rock Water Aikikai. They have found much more than just self defense through this martial art. The have both become ITP (Instructor Training Program) students and have grown through their leadership training and experiences. As well as these aspects, they have made close friendships with other students.As a parent during the pandemic, I feel confident in the time the girls spend at Rock Water Aikikai. The precautions that are in place keep all staff and students as safe as possible. I am also grateful that my daughters have had this outlet, continuously throughout the pandemic. Martin Sensei has been very aware of the benefits of this connection and has done everything he can to continue offering classes in some form. Between Zoom classes, outdoor practices, to socially distanced mat pods"

I have trained various martial arts for over 12 years, visiting and training at several locations across Canada. Rockwater is a fantastic place to train, the instructors are knowledgeable and kind with an in-depth program that has refreshing, well laid out and comprehensive lessons. Traditional martial arts can be bogged down with bureaucracy and cult-like social structures this is in no way the case at this Dojo. The instructors are there to promote growth and share the wide range of benefits that Akido has to offer. 10/10 would recommend to anyone all skill levels welcome.

Five stars for Rock Water Aikikai!The classes are impeccably run with consistent lesson structure, regular rotation of techniques, and the perfect balance of fun and discipline. the head Sensei is kind, enthusiastic, and highly respected by the students. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that the dojo stayed open whenever possible during the pandemic and were amazingly quick to change gears to online or outdoor classes when in person classes were not possible.The best part about Rock Water Aikikai, in my opinion, is the great flexibility and individuality offered in a structured environment, which has allowed my neurodiverse child to thrive in a martial art that they love. Rock Water has created a warm, inclusive community and the students genuinely want to be there.

Rock Water Aikikai is a great place to learn and practice Aikido. Sensei Martin is an experienced teacher that creates an inclusive environment. My sons have been his students for years and enjoy his classes. He makes Aikido fun and encourages dedication and fairness.

Rock Water Aikidai and Sensei Martin are the perfect fit for my daughter. She tried many sports but nothing stuck" until discovering the sport of Aikido. Sensei Martin understands how to engage teenagers and make learning fun. It has been a pleasure to be associated with this dojo and we will continue to attend for a long time to come. I wish I could give more than 5 stars as every one is earned."

Rock Water Aikikai is a safe and welcoming dojo for Aikido practice. I have a teen and a child in their program and they love it. Collaborative with and respectful of kids, the dojo is really a special place for learning a martial art, it's philosophy and living with respect for self and others. Go Rock Water!