Please join us for a weekend of in-person training with William Gleason sensei. About Sensei From 1970 to 1980 Gleason sensei studied at the world headquarters (Hombu Dojo) in Japan and also with Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan. During that same period, Gleason sensei studied Japanese sword and culture. Since 1985, Gleason sensei has continued to study […]

Nashville Aikikai is honored to have Tres Hofmeister Sensei return this fall. Tres Sensei's seminars are always very informative and lots of fun. Please join us. Students of all Aikido affiliations are welcome.

This is our annual seminar with Tim Magill Sensei.  Magill Sensei is a godan (5th dan) in Aikido. He has been studying Aikido since 1986 and has been influenced by many great teachers, including Saotome Shihan, Frank Doran Shihan, John Messores, Shihan and Mary Heiny Shihan. Magill Sensei joined Shindai Dojo in 2014. He has […]

Please join us for a weekend of  training with William Gleason sensei. Sensei From 1970 to 1980 Gleason sensei studied at the world headquarters (Hombu Dojo) in Japan and also with Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan.  Since 1985, Gleason sensei coninues to study with Mistugi Saotome Shihan under the auspices of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Date: […]

Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei will be with us to reset the annual Fall Seminar at Shindai Dojo. We will be limiting to attendance to around 40, so we suggest early registration. Besides the incomparable teaching of  Ikeda Sensei we will revisit the world renown Dojo Chili Cookoff.  Let's make 2022 an epic declaration of the new […]

Join William Gleason Shihan as he visits Shobu Aikido of Ohio for what will be the last seminar at our Holland, Ohio location. Gleason Shihan continues to refine his teaching, providing invaluable perspective and instruction into Aikido. His instruction focuses on the internal applications of Aiki to one's aikido practice. Gleason Shihan teaches worldwide. Don't […]

Reminder: This event is limited to 30 attendees. As of 10/1 the event is half full. If you wish to attend, you should register as soon as possible. Instructors: John Messores 7th Dan & George Ledyard 7th Dan December 2nd to 5th 2022 Shindai Dojo in Orlando Focused on the Aikido of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan […]

Weapons work and open hand work inform each other and good movement fundamentals are essential for each. Join us for an 8-hour workshop focusing on building and augmenting weapons skills. We will explore timing, targeting, and understanding of line, as well as the importance of good footwork and focus of intention. Some previous weapons experience […]

Hoorah!..... let's do another year!

William Gleason Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan will conduct his first seminar at Aikido Eastside since 2019. The event is open to all levels and all affiliations. Schedule: Friday: 6 PM - 8 PM Saturday: 10 AM - Noon 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sunday: 9 AM - Noon

We are pleased to announce Ikeda Shihan and Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th dan) will teach at this years Seminar. We ask that seminar participants be prepared show proof of vaccination at the door. The vaccination requirement has currently been dropped but we can not guarantee that will still be true in February. Class sizes will […]

Oberlin Aikikai welcomes Oberlin alumnus Chris Royal at the Aikido Seminar in Hales Gym, Oberlin College, 180 West Lorain Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074-1016. Chris Royal Sensei, 6th Dan, began his training in 1990 under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, who has awarded him the Ueshiba Juku. Royal Sensei has visited many dojo in the US, Czech Republic, […]

Aikido Shobukan Dojo is pleased to announce Saotome Shihan and Dan Messisco Sensei (7th dan) will teach at this years Seminar. We ask that seminar participants be prepared show proof of vaccination at the door. The vaccination requirement has currently been dropped but we can not guarantee that will still be true in February. Class […]

Please join us in welcoming back Melissa Bell Sensei to Bond st Dojo. Melissa Bell (5th Dan) is chief instructor of the 12th Street Dojo in Sarasota Florida and always brings insightful dynamic training to her teaching and practice.

Inaka Dojo is pleased to host Charlie Page Sensei, 7th Dan, and Kerry Connell Sensei, 5th Dan, for a weekend of aikido exploration. Proof of Covid vaccination is required, masks are recommended but not required.  If Covid conditions warrant a change to these protocols, we'll announce it on our web page and to registered attendees. […]

Aikido of Missoula announces a special seminar with Linda Holiday Sensei  & Raso Hultgren Sensei April 28-30, 2023 Seminar information and registration can be found here.

Please join us for a weekend of in-person training with Bill Gleason sensei. From 1970 to 1980 Gleason sensei studied at the world headquarters (Hombu Dojo) in Japan and also with Seigo Yamaguchi shihan. During that same period, Gleason sensei studied Japanese sword and culture. Since 1985, Gleason sensei has continued to study with Mistugi […]

Robin Cooper Sensei, 7th dan and chief instructor of Aikido of Madison, returns to Pittsburgh after many years.  Please join us for a vibrant weekend of training.   Classes will be Friday 7-9 PM, Saturday 10-noon, 3-5, and Sunday 10-noon.

Aikido of Northern Virginia invites you to join Mike Lasky Sensei at Camp Round meadow to learn a set of solo training practices, so that significant development of basic essential skills can occur away from the dojo as “homework”, allowing for a more effective use of instruction time in the dojo to teach how these […]

We know you all love Ikeda Shihan and we also know you want to visit Nashville.   Plan your visit now to our East Nashville Dojo for what promises to be a rousing training experience. Our East Nashville location is 17 blocks East of Downtown and the neighborhood includes loads of Air BNBs, cool restaurants, coffee […]

May 26th - 29th 2023 4-Day Randori Intensive at Aikido Eastside with George Ledyard, Aikido 7th Dan Our first randori intensive in three years! If any one thing stands out about the Aikido of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, it is his randori work. The randori demonstrations Saotome Sensei performed during his tenure at the Aikido Hombu […]

Ellingsworth Sensei is a Head Instructor and Founder of Aikido Chuseikan in Tampa Bay, Florida, and holds the rank of godan (fifth degree black belt), from Aikido World Headquarter (Aikikai). He is recognized as a personal student and travel Otomo of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. Additionally, Ellingsworth Sensei is a regular visitor to Tenzan Aikido and […]

Melissa Bell Sensei (5th dan) is the head Aikido instructor at the Sarasota Budokan Dojo in Sarasota, Florida.  She started her training in 1992 as a direct student  of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan (ASU) in Washington D.C.  She is widely known for her work in the ASU weapons katas and techniques.

Join MWA and our Montana aiki community June 23 - 25, 2023 in a weekend of fun and solid training at our Livingston MT dojo, one of the last BEST Places - Livingston Montana! Use the event link to see more details of the entire weekend of activities. Come for the Aikido - Stay for […]

Ikeda Sensei will join us for a great weekend of training! Registration is open and all are welcome.

Seminar at Aikido School of Central Ohio in Columbus, Oh Friday 6:30-8:30pm Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, and 2:30pm-4pm Sunday 10:30 am -12 noon $150 for the weekend $50 per class COVID Vaccination evidence required (show card)...AND...a COVID rapid test (showing negative for COVID) done the day of your first training here.

We are very pleased to announce the return of Jim Alvarez Sensei, 6th dan, to Abundant Peace dojo in Alberta, Canada. Jim Sensei's no-nonsense, practical approach and insights are always very clarifying and liberating! Drawing upon decades of intensive training in both Aikido and Kenjutsu our theme will be: Sword principles applied to empty-hand techniques.

ASU Summer Camp with Saotome Sensei in Washington DC July 1 -5 We are pleased to announce Saotome Shihan and Bill Gleason Sensei (7th dan) will teach at this years Summer Camp Seminar. With support from George Ledyard Sensei (7th dan) and Check Weber Sensei (7th dan)

You want to visit Nashville and you want to improve your Aikido Ukemi.   Now is the time to join us in our East Nashville Dojo as we host Meredith Abel Sensei for a weekend seminar focusing on Ukemi.   Our school is 17 blocks and across the River from Downtown and our East Nashville Lockeland Springs […]

Please join us for Ikeda Sensei's third annual seminar in Pittsburgh.  Classes will be Friday 7-9 PM, Saturday 10-noon, 3-5 PM, and Sunday 10-noon.

Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan Seminar August 11th - 13th, 2023 Seminar Costs: $150 For Entire Weekend Seminar Schedule Friday 6:30-8:00pm Saturday 11:00 – 1:00pm 3:30 – 5:30p Sunday 11:00 – 1:00pm Call for details: 503-520-0864

Please join us for a weekend seminar hosted by Aikido Northshore and Two Cranes Institute featuring Hiroshi Ikeda, Kimberly Richardson and Lee Crawford. All classes will be held at Two Cranes Institute, 8512 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.

Chicago Aikikai welcomes back Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan for a weekend of training on September 15 - 17, 2023. The registration is open for full-day registration. The attendance is limited. Space is running out. Please secure your spot today here. Full weekend $160 (before Sep. 8) $175 (after Sep. 8) Priority is given to full registrations. […]

North Florida School of Aikido is proud to announce a seminar with John Messores Sensei 7th dan September 15-17, 2023.  Messores Sensei is one of the most senior instructors in ASU and one of the original students in the United States of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, master instructor of Aikido and direct student of Morihei Ueshiba […]

Please join Seishin Laurie Nusbaum and Tres Hofmeister for residential aikido and zen practice at Crestone Mountain Zen Center. For more information and registration: https://www.dharmasangha.org/progams/aikido-and-zen