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Condolences: Thurston Carleton
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
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 […]
ASU Dojo-Cho Videoconference: Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
ASU will be hosting a special videoconference to help member dojos respond appropriately to the current COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak. All ASU dojo-cho are encouraged to participate. March 17, 2020 at 8:00 pm ET If you are a dojocho and you did not receive an invitation, contact Tres Hofmeister at tres@nullasu.org
February 2020 ASU Newsletter
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 Biaraki Promotions
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
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
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 […]
2017 Kagami Biraki Promotions
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 […]
ASU Yudansha Exam Preparation Handbook
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 […]
Social Updates
From George Ledyard -
I wanted to thank everyone involved with organizing Patty Sensei's memorial. What a tremendous job you did. I am so impressed with how you coordinated the feeds from all of us, the Shrine, and the DC Dojo.
And thank you to everyone who shared their memories and appreciation of Patty.
If you measure a life by whether the world was better for them having been in it, Patty was a giant. So many lives touched, so many people who will miss her terribly.
Thanks everyone. It was great to see and hear you all... my huge Aikido family. I have missed everyone.
It was great to see faces from many ages of training. Thank you all. Although a somber occasion, I am sure Patty Sensei would have been pleased we got to see each other again regardless of the circumstance.
