Seminar: Sep 21-22, 2024: Shirakawa Sensei in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted 8/27/2024 8:33am [from Andrew Barron]
On Sept.21/22, Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan will be conducting his sole North American visit this year in Calgary Alberta. Sensei Shirakawa is known for his dynamic style and teaching and is well worth the time to see,and learn from. Registration is still open but filling up quickly
Dojo News: Aikikai Recognition
Posted 8/27/2024 8:33am [from Mofy]
Aikikai Malta was technically recognised on technical merits by the Aikikai Foundation and certified by the Aikido Doshu. This made Aikikai Malta at par with other countries on technical and organisational aspects. Aikikai Malta is supervised by Jun Nomoto Shihan.
Event: Oct 19, 2024: Aikido Center of Los Angeles 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration
Posted 8/27/2024 8:33am [from Mark Ehrlich]
Come join us to celebrate 50 years of training at the Aikido Center of Los Angeles on Saturday, October 19, 2024! Cocktail hour, dinner, and performances by prominent Japanese and Japanese-American cultural figures. Please visit our website for more information and pricing.
Seminar: June 30-July 2, 2023: Jiai Aikido 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Seminar
Posted 6/30/2023 9:59am [from Cat Strada]
For many years Jiai has been the home base for many big events that have supported the entire Aikido community. Jiai has been a place of connection for Aikido practitioners worldwide, for many years now, and was the host of the very first Bridge Seminar held 18 years ago. Please join us with instructors Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, Dave Goldberg Sensei, Jeff Sodeman Sensei, Cat Strada Sensei, and AlejAndro Anastasio Sensei for an amazing weekend of community and training.
Event: 30years of Aikido in Malta
Posted 6/30/2023 9:59am [from Mofy]
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Aikido in Malta by a special seminar directed by Jun Nomoto Shihan (7th Dan) that from Japan visited Aikikai Malta for this special occasion. During this event, Kevin Taksha Bonanno Sensei was examined and promoted to Yondan by Jun Nomoto Shihan (7th Dan) to Aikikai registration in Japan. This is the highest level of Aikido reached entirely through Malta-based training. Also, Claude Calleja was examined and promoted to Sandan.
Seminar: June 11-20, 2023: Cogard André Hanshi in Los Angeles, CA
Posted 4/14/2023 12:25pm [from Kim]
We invite you to this unique training and exploration into Aikishintaiso + Aikido, June 11-20, 2023 at Los Angeles Aiki Kai with Cognard Hanshi and Cognard Shihan.
Publication: New book "The British Budo Controversy"
Posted 4/14/2023 12:25pm [from Henry Ellis]
This new book covers the controversy from the year 2000 when the British Aikido Board conspired to re-write the history of British Aikido from its inception in 1955 by the legendary Budoka Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. The book is co-authored by Henry Ellis one of the last surviving direct students of Abbe Sensei.
Seminar: Aiki Kai o Kona 35 UPDATE
Posted 4/14/2023 12:25pm [from Bill Stockton]
Aloha, Please visit our website for information on schedule, registration, and options for housing.
We hope to see everyone there to celebrate our 35 anniversary. Included is a wonderful hula with live music Saturday evening.
Be sure to attend!
