Aikikai
Peachtree Aikikai
March 26, 2016. David Farrell, 7th Dan, Shihan, David Halprin, 7th Dan, Shihan, Barbara Britton, 6th Dan, Shihan & Kathy Joint, 5th Dan. To Framingham Aikikai for Kanai Sensei Memorial Seminar. January 23, 2016. Barbara Britton, 6th Dan, Shihan, Fiona Blyth, 5th Dan, Shidoin, Stephanie Cook, 4th Dan, New York Aikikai to Framingham Aikikai New Year s Seminar. November…
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San Francisco Aikikai
I ve started practicing in San Francisco Aikikai less than two months ago and I do enjoy it very much. I came without really knowing what Aikido is about and whether that is something I d want to do and I am very happy that I came to our :) dojo to give it a try. I have a background with some judo years ago and quite a few injuries that led to this several years long break…
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Gold Coast Aikikai
What are the benefits of Aikido training? There are numerous benefits to be received from Aikido training. For more detailed information, refer to About Aikido . Who can practice Aikido? Aikido is available to anyone with the desire to learn. There are no prerequisites to training in Aikido. How often can a person practice in the dojo? All classes are open to members of the…
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New York Aikikai Schedule
Seiichi Sugano, 8th Dan, Shihan Born in 1939 in Otaru, Hokkaido, Sugano Sensei had been studying judo for six years when he read about aikido in a magazine and went to Hombu Dojo in 1957 to begin his training. After about a year, he entered the uchi deshi program. That period was very intense for him; he was completely focused on training and on O Sensei. To me,he recalls…
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Chicago Aikikai
Marsha Turner Marsha Turner Sensei anchors the Chicago Aikikai as its chief instructor and its dojo-cho. A long-time aficionado of aikido, she is known in particular for her strong weapons work. “Weapons work has been a particular fascination of mine since I studied fencing in college. In aikido, weapons work teaches distance and timing in an explicit way that often gets fuzzed…
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Skylands Aikikai
Iaido is a non-combative physical and mental discipline based on a prescribed use of the traditional Japanese sword. The Japanese word Iaido is generally translated as “the way of mental and immediate reaction”. Because of its emphasis on precise, controlled, fluid motion which requires a meditative mindset, Iaido is sometimes referred to as “moving zen”. Iaido is practiced…
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Lancashire Aikikai
Following a club grading details of name, new grade, date of grading and who graded is sent off to the Membership Secretary to put into the Aikikai records by recording in the monthly return clubs send. Remember, also, either to pass details to the Newsletter contact in your club details or send directly to the Aikikai Newsletter editor. Prepare and present a grading certificate…
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Portland Aikikai
Multnomah Aikikai is a member of Birankai North America. Birankai was founded by T.K. Chiba Shihan to promote the free and open flow of the student-teacher relationship across the planet. Birankai is our connection to Hombu Dojo, the headquarters of both the Japanese and International Aikido Federations. Birankai also sets and upholds the testing standards for black belt and…
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Raleigh Aikikai
First Annual Women Instructors Friendship Seminar at Open Sky Aikido We were delighted to share the weekend of January 17-18, 2015 with so many friends at the First Annual Women Instructors Friendship Seminar hosted by Open Sky Aikido & Tai Chi in Hillsborough! Instructors from six different dojos led the weekend, including Katie Haywood, 4th dan from Open Sky, Takiko…
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Brooklyn Aikikai
On my way out from work, about to exit the lobby, I heard someone call out, “Hey, doctor!” I turned around, and this tall man came up to me. “Hey, you the doctor that discharged me with no meds, man!” “U…” Read More You would think that a 13-hour flight might have you sleeping through most of it—but not when you’re heading to Japan! One of the greatest experiences in my life…
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San Diego Aikikai
San Diego Aikikai offers classes for children and adults in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. The school also offers seated meditation (zazen), Iaido (Japanese sword drawing art), weapons training, and misogi (Shinto purification practice). History Established in 1981. San Diego Aikikai was originally founded by TK Chiba 8th Dan, Shihan - a direct student of O-Sensei (the…
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Redlands Aikikai
November 10-14, 2016 Featured Instructors: Tres Hofmeister, Raso Hultgren, George Ledyard and Wendy Whited. Host Instructor: Chetan Prakash. Intensive training from Thursday night through Monday, with over 30 hours of training available, all taught by senior ASU instructors at the 7th and 6th dan levels. In addition to regular keiko emphasizing the principles of Aikido, there…
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Suginami Aikikai
(415) -2833 If you are in the market for Martial Arts/Self Defense classes I would definitely recommend this place! What originally drew me was normal tuition covered both Aikido and Kickboxing. With Aikidowhile there certainly a philosophy and art component, its roots are still firmly in practical application (2nd month I was there they were going over palm strikes to the…
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Florida Aikikai
Our camp is a fun, energetic, and educational place to spend a few days or a few weeks training in the Japanese martial art of Aikido and playing, learning, and hanging out with a wonderful group of kids and counselors. We base our camp community on Japanese traditions of village and clan unity. We spend some parts of the day as one large group, some parts separated into age…
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Aikikai Japan
Yoko Okamoto Started Aikido at Aikikai Honbu Dojo; the world headquarter in 1978 with late Doshu Kissyomaru Ueshiba, then continued in France (1979-1981) with Christian Tissier Shihan. Upon returning to Japan, continued training with shihans in Honbu dojo following mainly late Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan, and I. Shibata Shihan (Current Berkley Aikikai Dojo-cho). Established Portland…
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Boulder Aikikai
Boulder Aikikai was established by Hiroshi Ikeda in 1980 for the study of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. The dojo is affiliated with the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, through the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba organization. Boulder Aikikai is a federal non-profit educational organization and welcomes all students who can safely participate in our programs. All…
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London Aikikai
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM 7-8 Beginners & Mixed PM 5-5:55 Children 5-9 6-6:55 Children 5-15 Children 10-15 Beginners Advanced Weapons 8:15-9:15 Iaido Explanation of classes Children: aged 3-15 - See Children and Young People Beginners: Classes aimed at adult beginners with little or no experience Advanced: Classes for experienced adult students of…
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Miami Aikikai
Nations Aikikai is a member dojo of the United States Aikido Federation (USAF) recognized by the Aikikai World Headquarters in Japan. Its purpose is to provide instruction in the Japanese martial art of aikido according to the principles of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba. Nations Aikikai was founded in 1996. Aikido is a self-defense martial art suitable for the whole family…
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Los Angeles Aikikai
The martial discipline of Aikido was developed, refined and so named through our Founder s rigorous daily practice and continuous study of numerous classical Japanese Martial Ways and Philosophies. With no contests or matches of skill, size or strength, no winner or loser, the concepts and practical applications of Aikido are practiced and developed mindfully following our…
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