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March 2019
Hiroshi Ikeda sensei at Aikido Eastside
March 1st - 3rd Aikido Eastside in Bellevue, WA Ikeda Sensei returns once again to Aikido Eastside after a few year’s absence to conduct our Winter Seminar. It is an honor and a pleasure to be able to host Ikeda Sensei once more. This seminar is open to all levels and all affiliations. Pre-registration is required. On-line Info and Registration
Find out more »Frank Doran-sensei at Aikido of Northern Virginia
Please join us for a seminar with Frank Doran-sensei, 8th dan, shihan. Classes will meet on Friday, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; Saturday, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM; and Sunday, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Aikidoka of all ranks and affiliations are welcome. It is not necessary to register in advance. Weapons will not be used. The dojo is in the Social Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, located…
Find out more »Aiki Shrine: Nidan-Sandan Session
This event is an amazing opportunity for ASU nidans and sandans to participate in a special session led by Saotome Sensei and assisting instructor Josh Drachman Sensei at the private shrine dojo that Saotome Sensei built to commemorate the spirit of O Sensei's original Iwama shrine dojo. Participants will receive instruction in an intimate, outdoor dojo setting, a private group dinner at the Saotome "Aiki Corral" property, special discussion and meditation sessions, and an opportunity to train and bond with…
Find out more »April 2019
Marsha Turner and Melissa Bell at Inaka Dojo
Inaka Dojo is delighted to host a seminar with two outstanding instructors: Marsha Turner Sensei, 6th dan and Chief Instructor of Chicago Aikikai; and Melissa Bell Sensei, 5th dan and Chief Instructor at 12th Street Dojo in Sarasota, Florida. We anticipate a weekend of exquisitely effective empty-hand technique and beautifully lethal weapons work. Please join us! See the event web page for details and lodging information.
Find out more »May 2019
2019 Oberlin May Fair Seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan
Oberlin Aikikai will host Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan for the Oberlin May Fair Seminar May 3 – 5, 2019. Gasshuku schedule: Friday May 3, 7-9 p.m., Saturday May 4, 10-12 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Sunday May 5, 10-12 p.m. Cost $140 for the seminar, or $40 per class. Address: Hales Gym, Oberlin College, 180 W Lorain St. Oberlin, OH 44074 Send preregistration info or any inquiries to oberlinaikikai@yahoo.com or call 216-392 2274
Find out more »3rd Annual Transmission Intensive by Sensei Josh Drachman
The 3rd Annual Transmission Intensive is taught by Sensei Josh Drachman (6th dan/ Ueshiba Juku). The 4 day event is limited to 15 participants. There are only a few spaces are left, so please confirm your spot quickly! Lunches are included. The fee is $570 US, $750 CAD. “My goal with this training … is to transform people’s bodies and perception, not just improve technique. Being offsite will enable a kind of focus (and hopefully result) that cannot be achieved in a…
Find out more »Sensei Robert Deppe at Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay
Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay dojo welcomes Sensei Robert Deppe for a special 3-day seminar from May 24-26, 2019. Attendance is limited, please register at our Facebook event page early! For online registration and flyer, please visit https://tampaaikido.com/announcements/2701/
Find out more »4-Day Randori Intensive at Aikido Eastside
May 24th – 27th 2019 Aikido Eastside in Bellevue, WA with George Ledyard, Aikido 7th Dan This 4-Day Intensive will cover all aspects of Aikido randori. We will teach the basic movement patterns, strategies, and metal aspects. We will use slow and medium speed exercises to teach how to stay aware multiple attackers simultaneously. A strong emphasis will be on how to stay calm during a randori and how that effects decision making while under pressure. We will cover empty…
Find out more »July 2019
John Messores Sensei Seminar
John Messores 7th dan will be conducting a 3-day seminar July 26 – 29, 2019. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced U.S. martial arts instructors. Messores sensei is a life-long disciple of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. He was among the original students who invited Saotome to the United States in 1975. Unlike large scale seminars, this event is designed to allow participants to experience personalized “hands on” training. There is a limit of 25…
Find out more »October 2019
Aiki Shrine: Patrons and Senior Ranks Session
This event is an amazing opportunity for ASU instructors ranked yondan and higher, patrons, and ASU Board Members to participate in a special session led by Saotome Sensei and a senior assisting instructor at the private shrine dojo that Saotome Sensei built to commemorate the spirit of O Sensei's original Iwama shrine dojo. Participants will receive instruction in an intimate, outdoor dojo setting, a private group dinner at the Saotome "Aiki Corral" property, special discussion and meditation sessions, and an…
Find out more »2019 William Gleason at Aikido Eastside
October 25th – 27th 2019 Aikido Eastside in Bellevue, WA William Gleason Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan, will return to Aikido Eastside to conduct our Fall seminar. Gleason Sensei is one of the finest Aikido teachers anywhere. His focus is on aiki and internal power and how that fits with the spiritual side of the art. The seminar is open to all levels and affiliations. Advanced registration is required. On-line Info On-line Registration
Find out more »December 2019
Aiki Shrine: Dojo Cho Session
This event is an amazing opportunity for ASU dojo cho (head instructors) to participate in a special session led by Saotome Sensei and a senior assisting instructor at the private shrine dojo that Saotome Sensei built to commemorate the spirit of O Sensei's original Iwama shrine dojo. Participants will receive instruction in an intimate, outdoor dojo setting, a private group dinner at the Saotome "Aiki Corral" property, special discussion and meditation sessions, and an opportunity to train and bond with…
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