The Aikido Schools of Ueshiba
The Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU) is the membership organization that affiliates more than 100 North American Dojos under the instruction of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. It is a formally recognized organization under the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1975, the ASU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed by a board of senior instructors.
Annual Qualified ASU Camps
- Winter Intensive
(St. Pete Beach, Florida: January) - Summer Camp
(Washingon D.C., July)
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ASU Now
The Aikido Schools of Ueshiba organization has undertaken the care, maintenance, and preservation of the Aiki Shrine in Florida, and the development of its future. This will be a significant challenge, and will require the ongoing financial support of individuals dedicated to the future of Aikido. To accomplish this, the ASU is announcing a capital campaign to support the maintenance of the Aiki Shrine, and to create a sustainable foundation to support special facets of the ongoing mission of the ASU.