The dojo was established as non-profit organization in 1976 by Richard McNellie Sr. Under the guidance of his father, Richard McNeillie Jr. stated training and currently holds a San-Dan awarded to his by Kanai Sensei and Yamada Sensei. We are member of the Shin Kaze Aikido Alliance and are affiliated with the Toronto Aikikai, under the direction of Shihan Robert Zimmermann 7th Dan.