Come join us for a fun filled Fall (Halloween) Seminar, October 27 -29, celebrating the Joy & Beauty of Aikido. We are pleased to announce this year we will have Kamenna Lee (DC 6th dan), Steven katz (CA 5th dan), Jennifer Barr (CO 4th dan) and Julie Poitras Santos (ME 4th dan) will teach at […]
Come celebrate the opening of our new location! Study Aikido with world class instructors! Meditate in a beautiful setting! Eat terrific food!
Chosen Aikido Dojo has the rank of announcer of the Brotherhood Bridge seminar in Montevideo, Uruguay. Classes will be taught by Nelson Darriba 5th Dan and Sergio Soba 4th Dan, both ASU instructors The seminar will take place at the facilities of our Dojo, at 1469 San José Street on November 9, 10 and 11. […]
Any Aikido practitioner serious about their growth beyond mechanical waza can not afford to miss this seminar. As only Ikeda Sensei can illuminate the foundations of our art form. Make 2023 a milestone in your training.
We are very pleased to welcome Mike Page Sensei (6th dan ASU) in Sarasota! Mike Page Sensei is an insightful instructor with the ease of an athlete and the grace of a dancer. He will bring his extensive experience in aikido and other martial arts to us, sharing his perspective on how they contribute to […]
North Florida School of Aikido is proud to present a seminar with Tim Magill Sensei (5th Dan). Magill Sensei is one of the senior instructors at Shindai Aikikai in Orlando, Florida. He has trained and taught Aikido throughout the United States and in the Middle East. Magill Sensei brings a practical application based training grounded […]
Our Annual Ikeda Seminar will be held at Arizona Akido's Agatsu Dojo from December 8, 2023, to December 10, 2023. You'll find complete information on the News Section of our Website https://azaikido.org/news.html
Saotome Sensei and the ASU Board are pleased to welcome two Special Guest Instructors, Tres Hofmeister Sensei (Boulder CO) and Miranda Saarentaus Sensei (Finland), to the teaching roster! Saotome Sensei, Hofmeister Sensei, and Saarentaus Sensei will teach every day. Don’t miss your opportunity to spend time in their classes. All the members of the ASU Board […]
Chetan Prakash, 6 dan, will be at Arizona Aikido, from January 12 to 14, 2024! Full information is available here.
James Sterling Sensei (4th dan), who recently conducted MWA’s highly rated “multiple attackers” seminar in September 2023, will be our guest instructor at the 2024 kagami biraki celebration. He is certain to provide us with more unique training delving further into topics such as multiple attackers in low light conditions, examination etiquette, protocols and other […]
Celebrating Resilience, Joy, and Connection!
Ladies first ! Melissa Bell Sensei Ladies Frist! Melissa Bell Sensei has agreed to lead off a series of one day training sessions featuring the chief instructors of the Florida ASU Dojo's. Additional one day training sessions will be announced. Melissa Sensei brings her energetic and passionate Aikido to Shindai. Join us. Lunch will be […]
February 16th - 18th Come join us for a special weekend of intensive training with Saotome Shihan and Ikeda Shihan, February 16th - 18th, 2024 at Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, DC. This is sure to be a memorable experience and a rare opportunity to train with both Shihan. Limited to 60 participants.
2024 Feb 23-25 Seminar: Sensei Bruce Bookman On February 23-25 (2024), please join us once again for a special seminar with Sensei Bruce Bookman. Participation is limited to the first 22 people that register with payment. If you would like to pay by check, please drop it in the mail to the dojo address. Use the […]
March 1st - 3rd 2024 Aikido Eastside William Gleason Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan Gleason Sensei returns once again. Gleason Sensei is one of the premier instructors of Aikido anywhere today. He trained for ten years in Japan under the legendary Yamaguchi Seigo Sensei and is Chief Instructor of Shobu Aikido of Boston.He is also one […]
Lee Crawford, 6th Dan returns to Aikido Northshore.
Please join us for a wonderful weekend of training with William Gleason sensei. Gleason Sensei from 1970 to 1980 studied at the world headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and with Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan in Japan. Since 1985, Gleason sensei continues to study with Mistugi Saotome Shihan under the auspices of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Date: March […]
Fasen Sensei will be teaching a one-day training intensive on Saturday March 16. It will look at connective Aiki principle applications in all testing required standard ASU weapons kata (Bokken / Jo). His perspectives will be offered. Given time... Aiki principle self-defense applications with available real-world items will be integrated. This will be presented a […]
The Aiki Shrine, the heart of our organization, offers weekend training sessions led by seasoned instructors of the ASU. Open-air classes are enhanced by the serene beauty of the Shrine. The Shrine is a doorway that spans the threshold--ASU's past, future and its "now." Come be a part of it. Open to ASU members 2kyu […]
Bozeman Aikido is excited to host Eugene Lee Sensei for the very first time! Registration and seminar information can be found here: https://bozeman-aikido.gymdesk.com/page/eugene-lee-seminar
We are very pleased to announce that this year we will have a very special guest instructor from Hombu Dojo, Tokyo Japan: Terumasa Hino Shihan, 6th Dan. So please come join us for a special weekend of intensive training with Saotome Shihan and Hino Shihan, April 5th – 7th, 2024 at Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington, DC. […]
Please register for our event and find more information here: Boulder Aikikai Spring Seminar with Robin Cooper and Dan Messisco
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting John Messores Shihan on April 26-28, 2024 Aikido students of all affiliations and experience levels are welcome! Schedule Fri, April 26 7pm-9pm: Aikido Practice Sat, April 27 10am-12pm: Aikido Practice 12pm-3pm: Lunch in downtown Bloomington 3pm-5pm: Aikido Practice 6pm: Dinner at Mr Hibachi Sun, September […]
Presented by Polish The Stone | MartialArtGifts.com and location is hosted by Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay.
Dive deep into the study of Aikido under the guidance of Jim Sorrentino, a martial artist with a distinguished career spending decades. His martial arts journey began in 1977 with uechi-ryu under Robert Galeone, earning him a 3rd degree black belt in that art. In 1984, Jim begin his study of Aikido with Mitsugi Saotome […]
Oberlin Aikikai will host George Ledyard Sensei for our annual Oberlin May Fair Seminar May 3-5, 2024. The seminar focus will be on weapons training and randori. George Ledyard Shihan began his Aikido studies in 1977 under the direct instruction of Mitsugi Saotome and has continued this association ever since. Ledyard Sensei currently holds the rank of […]
Dan Messisco, 7th Dan (ASU), will be leading a seminar in Cork, Ireland, from May 10 - 13.
Please join us for a weekend of training with William 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 Mitsugi Saotome […]
"Bringing Saotome Sensei's Legacy Forward", will feature Raso Hultgren Sensei and John Messores Sensei at Shindai on May 17-19th. Access to these original students of Saotome Sensei brings us a perspective on his Aikido that is not held in any other form.
We're delighted to welcome back Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan for our annual spring seminar at Nashville Aikikai. Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful and enlightening seminar.
Save the dates - May 24-26. More details coming soon!
Jim Alvarez Sensei, 6th Dan will be teaching a weekend seminar on the beautiful big island of Hawaii. The seminar will celebrate the 36th anniversary of Aiki Kai O Kona in Kailua-Kona.
Chicago Aikikai enthusiastically welcomes back Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th dan, Boulder Aikikai) for his annual three-day seminar in the Windy City, June 7-9, 2024. Aikido students of all levels and affiliations are welcome to register for training. Please save the date if you wish to join us. Registration and event details will soon be published […]
Raso Hultgren Sensei Seminar, Columbus Ohio June 7,8,9, 2024 Aikido School of Central Ohio, 4554 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214 Friday: 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-4pm; Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm Cost of seminar to be posted here in near future.
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 21-23, 2024 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 the Experience!
Inaka Dojo is pleased to host a seminar with Dan Messisco Sensei, 7th Dan. Registration and detailed information at www.inakadojo.org
2024 ASD / ASU Summer Camp July 3th – 7th Join Aikido Shobukan Dojo for our annual Summer Camp. This year it will start on Wednesday July 3rd and run through July 7th. We’re excited to welcome back Saotome Sensei and Gleason Sensei as our lead instructors. They will be joined by other senior ASU Instructors […]
Tres Hofmeister will be a featured instructor at the 2024 Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat, with Linda Holiday sensei, Mary Heiny sensei, and others. For registration and further information, please visit: https://aikidosantacruz.org/events/summer-retreat
Lakeshore Aikido is pleased to welcome Robin Cooper Sensei, 7th Dan, for a seminar on July 13/14. Registration at the event. Lunch is provided at the dojo on Saturday. Saturday classes 10-12/2:30-4:30. Sunday class 10-12. Full seminar cost:$135, Saturday only $105 or $45/class.
Please join us for our summer seminar with Melissa Bell Sensei/ and dan exams.
Join us for the 2024 Tulsa Aikido Club Seminar from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, 2024, featuring Don Ellingsworth Sensei, Co-Founder of Chuseikan Aikido of Tampa and ASU 6th dan, alongside Mike Pollak Sensei, Chief Instructor of Tulsa Aikido Club and ASU 4th dan. This event welcomes Aikido students of all ranks and […]
Please join us for an exciting seminar with Meredith Abel Sensei July 26 - 28.
Abundant Peace Dojo is pleased to announce Robin Cooper Sensei, 7th Dan, leading a seminar July 27 & 28th in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.
Please join us for Ikeda Sensei's annual visit to Allegheny Aikido in Pittsburgh, PA. Space is limited so please contact Garth Jones at or 412-398-6349 to reserve a spot. Class times are Friday, 7-9 PM, Saturday 10-noon and 3-5 PM and Sunday 10-noon. Cost is $170 or $45/class.
North Florida School of Aikido is proud to announce a seminar with John Messores Sensei 7th dan August 16-18, 2024. 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 […]
Friday August 9th - Sunday August 11th George Ledyard Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan and direct student of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan This three day block of instruction will focus on the aiki sword work of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. We will cover the 12 Kumitachi of Saotome Sensei that are required for testing up to Nidan in detail. Also, […]
Budo Dojo will be hosting Ikeda Sensei for our annual seminar, from August 9 to August 11st, 2024. Cost are $150 for the entire weekend or $50 per class. Please follow us at https://www.budodojo.com/events to stay up to date on all the details! We hope to see you there. If we can assist your visit in any way please email us at .
Please join Erwin Ricafort Sensei at the Kentucky Budokan. At this seminar he is introducing aikido and aiki priniciples to both aikidoka and non-aikidoka. The event is hosted by Kentucky Budokan in Frankfort, KY August 10 and 11. $50 per day August 10, 2024 2:00pm - 6:00pm August 11, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm Kentucky […]
Gleason Sensei in Cleveland! Please join us for a wonderful weekend of training with William Gleason sensei. Gleason Sensei from 1970 to 1980 studied at the world headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and with Seigo Yamaguchi Shihan in Japan. Since 1985, Gleason sensei continues to study with Mistugi Saotome Shihan under the auspices of the Aikido Schools […]
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