Instructor

Maggie Kay began her training at UVIC in 1993. In 1996 she moved to San Diego to enter Chiba Shihan's certified teacher program.

During this time Maggie also studied many modalities of massage and bodywork. Upon graduation of Chiba's program in 2004, Maggie returned to Vancouver Island to apprentice with Daniel Kempling, chief instructor of Pacific Coast Aikikai.

Daniel Kempling is also a direct student of Chiba Shihan and holds a 5th degree black belt.

Maggie is the only female graduate of Chiba Shihan's program in Canada. She currently holds rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt). She is also a certified bodyworker.

Maggie is excited to bring Aikido to Langford and View Royal with Goldstream Aikikai, offering classes out of Shoreline Middle School and Camosun Interurban.

Instructor Lineage

Maggie Kay (3rd degree black belt) is a direct student of Chiba Shihan (8th degree black belt) who was a direct student of Aikido's founder Morihei Ueshiba. She is a graduate of Chiba Shihan's certified teacher training program in San Diego.