The following ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: Nanadan Rokudan Godan Yondan Raso Hultgren Ayhan Kaya Nick Kiritz Mary McIntire Tom McIntire James Sorrentino Ed Cline Stephen Earle James Gardner Jeffrey Hadley Steven Matthews Taku Okubo Steven Duncan Tobin Foster Brad Kaser Joe Kinman […]
The following ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: Rokudan Godan Yondan Brian Canin Stephen Fasen Steven Lee Schneid Ana Arango Melissa Bell Luis Escamilla Cheryl Moore-Gough Jerold Hargis Sharon Seymour Kerry Connell Tom Graham Jay Hartley Ola Karasik Cathy Middlecamp Amir Moayedpa Alex Rodriguez […]
The following 44 ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: Nanadan Rokudan Godan Yondan Charles Tseng Mike Adachi Jude Blitz Douglas Hanson Eugene Lee Alex Nakamura Gary Small Marsha Turner Tracy Alpert Larry Bowman Barb Brown Mark Campbel-Olszewski Nina Carleton Don Ellingsworth Guy Hagen Brian […]
Report from the Board of Directors: for September, 2016 It has been a very busy few months since the Town Meeting held at Summer Camp. The Board is pleased to announce that Tres Hofmeister Sensei from the Boulder Aikikai has accepted the position of Board member to serve out Dr. Craig Eddy’s term. The Shrine […]
In theory, regular practice of Aikido under a qualified instructor will prepare a student to pass their black belt test and to handle situations of stress, aggression and violence. However, we are often nervous when test time approaches, as subconsciously we don’t have confidence that normal keiko is sufficient preparation for the above-normal stress and performance associated […]
William Gleason Shihan founded and has led Shobu Aikido of Boston since 1980. Shobu has had several dojos in the Boston area, and has been been at our Somerville location for over 10 years. Last year we had to renew our lease with a significant increase in cost, which has gone up every year. We have not been able to increase our membership to cover the expense leaving us significantly short every month, and we don't have the cash on hand to do the marketing that might increase membership. We are seeking help to ensure the survival of the dojo.
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Hugh Beyer Shobu Aikido Fundraiser William Gleason Shihan founded and has led Shobu Aikido of Boston since 1980. Shobu has had several dojos in the Boston arSensei is signing the yudansha paperwork for recent ASU promotions!
Congratulations for yudansha
Godbless Saotome SENSEI
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Sensei is looking forward to Fall Camp! See you all there!
Have a great camp guys!
See you tomorrow!