About Us

Toronto Aikido (Shunpukan) – Future Aikido:

Alan Shumak Sensei 2003 – Present

Unfortunately in 2003 Karasawa Sensei decided to retire. Plans were made to close the Seimeikan Dojo. The student body was looking eager to continue the same level and style of training as before. An appeal was made to Karasawa Sensei and at the last minute, he was won over by the students zest to continue. He turned over the day to day management to Alan Shumak, now Seventh Dan, his longest training student. Karasawa Sensei continued on teaching whenever possible, and maintained a regular presence.

With a new name, similar location and student body, the dojo has continued on in much the same fashion as before. Toronto Aikido Centre was born. It’s Japanese name is Shunpukan, which translates as “The House of the Spring Breeze”. The name was bestowed on the dojo by Karasawa Sensei who felt that the new dojo would be revitalized by the breeze of new challenges and fresh ideas.

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