Entries by Guy Hagen

2021 Kagami Biraki Promotions

January 10, 2021 in /by

The following ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: YondanSandan*Nidan*Shodan* Godan Lewis Cuffy Don Hebert Mathew Heersche Thomas Krumroy Marc Sergilus Craig Slack Aaron Ward Gina Drachman Mark Miller Soba Sergio Julie Tollen Wade Wickus Allen Grazer* Daniel McCartney, Shindai Aikikai* Reginald Robinson, Aikido […]

Condolences: Thurston Carleton

April 14, 2020 in /by

It is with great sadness that ASU shares news of the passing of Thurston Carleton, 6th dan, Aikido Shobukan Dojo Board member, and longtime contributor to the aikido community. Thurston’s deep understanding of aikido principles and commitment to Saotome Shihan’s vision served as an inspiration to us all and benefited many. His time at Shobukan spanned […]

Message From Saotome Sensei

March 30, 2020 in , /by

I hope that all Aikidoka everywhere in the world stay safe. Aiki is the ability to recognize circumstances around you and adapt. For example, I hear you are using new technology to keep to keep connected. Very good! I am very proud that my students have put safety first and closed their dojo. Taking care […]

February 2020 ASU Newsletter

February 14, 2020 in /by

The ASU Board: President: Wendy Whited Vice President/Secretary: Ania Small Treasurer: Josh Drachman Members at Large: – Lee Crawford – Chetan Prakash – John Messores – Marsha Turner — Legal Counsel – Richard Moore Ranch Manager – Ken Osbun Shrine Coordinator – Julie Tollen Website / Marketing – Guy Hagen ASU Office Administrator – Don […]

2020 Kagami Biraki Promotions

January 12, 2020 in /by

The following ASU instructor promotions were recognized by the Aikikai Hombu (World Aikido Headquarters) at their annual Kagami Biraki celebration: Godan Yondan Dwayne Bolt Philadelphia, PA Dana Hays Missoula, MT Daniel McConnell Columbus, OH Richard Moore Tallahassee, FI Betsy O’Donnell Cleveland, OH Brad Schultz Edmonton, Canada John Taylor Washington, D.C. Scott Brady Billings, MT George Carroll […]

2019 Kagami Biraki Promotions

January 13, 2019 in /by

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 […]

2018 Kagami Biraki Promotions

January 14, 2018 in /by

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 […]