AIKIDO is a martial art, founded in Japan by Morihei Ueshiba, or O' Sensei (Great Teacher), as he was reffered to by his students. It is less known and practiced than karate, king fu, and Taekwondo, but has spread accross the world. It's focus is on blending with the attack that is coming and being clear and present enough to re-direct it into a more harmonious action and a peaceful resolution. Aikido is applied by police officers and studied by diverse fields as a practical tool for soc …

- Japanese class description Basic grammar, vocabulary and Japanese characters (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji) in practical situations such as asking directions, shopping, eating out. You will be exposed to the language through realia (real stuff - internet SNSs, books, magazines, restaurant menus, advertisements, TV shows, comic books, etc), together with the textbook, in order to acquire a proper knowledge as well as practical colloquial expressions. You will have enough opportunities to practice …

Welcome fellow travel enthusiasts. I have just taken over the organization of this group.  I have been an avid traveler for most of my life traveling to several provinces in Canada, most of the States in the U.S., many Latin American countries, the Middle East, Japan, China, and almost all of Europe. I have my own bucket list of the countries I would like to visit.  What you should know about me is that I love building communities and organizing initiatives, such as trips.  As President of Met …