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.
Dojo of Nashville presents Steve Fasen, 6th Dan. June 14-15, 2019. Fasen Sensei is Ueshiba Juku under Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. He is replacing Wendy Whited Sensei who was originally scheduled for this date but has since needed to reschedule on a date later to be announced. Attendance is open to anyone. $80 weekend fee, $35 […]
We are looking forward to welcoming Wendy Whited Sensei, 7th Dan, for her second visit to Bozeman, Montana. Please join us for a weekend of camaraderie and fantastic Aikido, featuring Whited Sensei’s unique and powerful style! We believe you will find Sensei’s interpretation and teaching of Aikido fascinating and engaging.
Join us for our annual ASU DC Summer Camp with Saotome Shihan and a good many great long time students of Saotome Shihan as guest Instructors! Camp details are at AsuSummerIntensive.com This year our Special Guest Instructor is William Gleason.
This July 20 and 21 (2019), all ASU students preparing for their shodan, nidan, and sandan examinations are invited to join us for our tenth annual Yudansha Prep Workshop series. These Workshops have helped dozens of candidates have more confidence, build friendships with their testing peers, and to perform tests they were proud of. Participants […]
ASU teachers will take turns teaching an expanded schedule at Aikido of Maine. This August 3rd to 11th we are hosting an expanded aikido schedule at our dojo.
The 15th annual ASU Regional Testing Seminar in Florida will be hosted in Tampa, Florida on August 10-11, 2019. We are inviting qualified ASU candidates for shodan, nidan, and sandan ranks to register and and test before a panel of qualified instructors and alongside their friends and peers. Instruction and testing will be led by […]
August 30th – September 2nd 2019 George Ledyard Sensei, Aikido 7th Dan and direct student of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE This four day block of instruction will focus on the aiki sword work of Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. We will cover the 12 Kumitachi of Saotome Sensei […]
Dan Messico sensei, 6th Dan, will be conducting a seminar at Aikido Myrtle Beach, at Olympia Gymastics, 1799 Hwy 17N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. Contact James Bartee sensei for more info: 864/414-7425,
Aikido Northshore and Two Cranes Institute will be sponsoring the Seattle Aikido Bridge Seminar, Sept 12 - 15, 2019. The guest instructors will be Hiroshi Ikeda, Mary Heiny, Michael Friedl, Kimberly Richardson, Lee Crawford and Greg Mock. The training will begin on Thursday evening at 6:30pm and will end on Sunday at 12pm. All classes […]
We are delighted to announce that Wendy Whited Sensei will teach a seminar Sept. 20-22 at Allegheny Aikido in Pittsburgh. Class times are Friday, 7-9 PM, Saturday, 10-12 and 3-5, and Sunday 10-12.
Jim Alvarez Sensei Seminar at Abundant Peace Dojo Join us for what is always an enlightening and deeply educational experience with Jim Alvarez sensei. The theme for this weekend is principles and movement technique of sword and how this translates to empty-hand work. Don't miss the opportunity to study the energies and principles that lie behind and within the techniques and movement […]
Nashville Aikikai is proud to again host a fall seminar with Tres Hofmeister Sensei, 7th dan, from Boulder Aikikai on October 4-6, 2019. Keiko will be as follows: Friday 6:30 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM; Sunday at 10:00 AM. Cost will be $130 or $40 per class. Lodging is available in the dojo […]
Oberlin Aikikai is happy to announce the annual Oberlin Fall Seminar with Chuck Weber Sensei - October 11 – 13, 2019. Chuck Weber Shihan is returning to Oberlin after his last visit at the 40th Anniversary of Oberlin Aikikai. He started Aikido in 1975 in Denver, Colorado, with Seiji Tanaka sensei of Waseda University and […]
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 […]
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. […]
We are looking forward to Bill Sensei’s visit and what promises to be a wonderful weekend! For those needing accommodations, the dojo is sleeping bag friendly and has shower facilities. Guests may also find space with local dojo members with some advanced planning. Portland or Freeport would be good hotel options! If we can help […]
This seminar will focus on Body/Mind principles of Aiki. These skills will be broken down into discrete blocks of instruction and then attendees will learn how to combine these skills and apply the principles in various Kihon Waza. The Sunday session may involve Aiki sword training. Scheduled classes will be: FRI 6pm-8pm SAT 10AM -1PM […]
Melissa Bell Sensei (5th Dan) will lead a weekend of open hand and weapons training, with special focus on the first five kumitachi of Saotome Sensei. We will examine the aiki principles that underlie these kata and discover how these may illuminate our open hand practice. Class schedule: Friday 6:30pm - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - […]
Baltimore Aikido is pleased to host Mary Heiny Sensei. Please join us for a training that it accessible to practitioners of all levels. For more than fifty years, Mary Heiny Sensei has followed a path of physical and spiritual inspiration as a student and teacher of aikido. After studying at Hombu Dojo from 1968 to […]
Aikidoka of all affiliations are welcome to attend the fourth ASU Western Fall Camp at Redlands Aikikai during its 25th anniversary! Featured instructors are Mitsugi Saotome Shihan, John Messores Sensei, Wendy Whited Sensei, George Ledyard Sensei, Dan Messisco Sensei and Chetan Prakash Sensei. Our stellar guest instructors currently include Munetsugu Sakabe Shihan (from Aikido Aishinkan […]
This seminar will focus on the mind / body principles that function to create "aiki." First we will focus on how to develop the "platform," the integrated body required to do Aikido waza. Explanation and exercises on how to use the "intent" to unify the body will be covered. Once we have established the basic […]
Tim 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 Sensei and Mary Heiny Sensei. Magill Sensei joined Shindai Dojo in 2014. He has trained and taught extensively throughout the United States […]
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 […]
This year’s camp is on track to be even more amazing than last year! Our goal is to build on the spectacular success of last year's camp by listening to your feedback and making adjustments accordingly, while continuing the tradition of world class instruction by some of the best instructors anywhere! For this year’s edition […]
January 17-19th 2020 Kagami Biraki weekend and dan testing at Bond St dojo with Tres Hofmeister Sensei!(ASU 7th dan) Please mark your calendar and come join us for this intensive training weekend and New Years celebration. 100$ for full weekend.Saturday brunch included at dojo.
We are inviting qualified ASU candidates for shodan, nidan, and sandan ranks to register and prepare for testing before a panel of qualified senior instructors, in an environment that welcomes dojo training partners, peers. Family and friends are encouraged to witness. The training will be conducted by senior ASU instructors. A significant examination board will be comprised of recommending instructors under the oversight of senior ASU Sensei
and Shihan .
Abundant Peace dojo is happy to announce that George Ledyard Shihan will be making a return visit to St. Albert(Edmonton area), Canada January 24 - 26th, 2020. Ledyard Sensei's focus this weekend will be Body/Mind Principles, Aiki and the use of internal power in Aikido. For those who need housing information please contact
Come train with Ikeda Shihan and Tres Hofmeister Sensei (7th dan) in DC
Lee Crawford Sensei (ASU 6th dan) from Seattle Washington will teach a weekend seminar at Bond St Dojo. Please join us for her wonderful connected teaching and precise technical skill. It will also be a fundraiser seminar for the dojo. Thank you!
Learn a few simple, effective and proven techniques to help defend yourself and survive imminent life and death encounters. Also covered, Date Rape Situations!
Aikido Louisville Aikikai is honored to have Wendy Whited Sensei of Inaka Dojo in our dojo for 2 days of amazing Aikido. Please join us for training, laughter and friendship with a truly gifted instructor as well as an amazing and talented Martial Artist . Saturday evening after class, the dojo will host a pizza […]
Due to recent health concerns this event is being cancelled. We plan to reschedule Fasen Sensei at a time to be announced. However, training will continue as planned for those who wish to come and train. Training schedule will remain the same and will be led by the dojo instructors Steve Matthews and Erwin Ricafort. […]
Due to the Coronavirus this seminar has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Please stay safe and healthy.
Come to DC and train with Saotome Shihan and Mary Heiny Sensei (7th Dan)! https://aikidoshobukan.org/events/seminars/cherry-blossom-2020/
Aikido of Missoula announces a special seminar with Linda Holiday Sensei & Raso Hultgren Sensei April 17-19, 2020 With deep regret Aikido of Missoula is announcing the cancellation of our April 17-19 seminar with Linda Holiday Sensei and myself due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Linda Sensei and I and the AOM dojo were looking […]
Indiana University has closed all in-person meetups for the rest of the spring semester. We hope to see you here in 2021!
This seminar is Cancelled.
William Gleason Sensei is the founder and head instructor of Shobu Aikido in Somerville, MA. He is also the author of two books about Aikido, spirituality and kototama. He lived in Japan from 1969 to 1980 where he trained in traditional aikido and Japanese sword at Hombu Dojo. Gleason Sensei holds the rank of 7th […]
Baltimore Aikido welcomes William Gleason back for our annual weekend training seminar. Please join us. Baltimore Aikido 175o Union Ave. Baltimore Maryland, 21211
Due to coronavirus measures taken in the state of Ohio, Oberlin College suspended all in-person classes and events. The annual seminar with Ikeda Shihan is therefore canceled. Address: Hales Gym, Oberlin College, 180 W Lorain St. Oberlin, OH 44074 Send any inquiries to or call 216-392 2274
Bill Gleason Shihan will be leading the 2nd annual Shobu Aikido 5 day Intensive Seminar. Registration limited to 30 participants. Please register by 3/1/2020. Cost $350
Nashville Aikikai is honored to announce a seminar with Hiroshi Ikeda Sensei at our dojo to be held May 15-17, 2020. Classes will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM on Sunday. Cost will be $150 for the entire seminar or $45 per class. Housing […]
Please join us for a weekend workshop of “Two Sword & Relationship to Taijutsu in Aikido” with Melissa Bell Sensei. In this workshop Bell Sensei will go over forms of two sword as taught by Mitsugi Saotome Sensei and the relationship and interconnection to our empty hand movements.
The 4th Annual Transmission Intensive is taught by Sensei Josh Drachman (6th dan/ Ueshiba Juku). The 4 day event is limited to 15 participants. Spaces are always limited, so please confirm your spot quickly! Lunches are included. The fee is $150 US for the entire seminar ($50/day). “My goal with this training … is to […]
We are honored to host Saotome Shihan for this special weekend seminar at Bond St Dojo June 5th-7th. All affiliations are welcome to train and join in social events.
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.
We are honored to host Wendy Whited Sensei, nanadan in Aikido and shodan in Iaido. Zoom in with us for a weekend of great training! Limit 60 Participants Event Schedule Saturday Classes: 10:00 am -12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST Sunday Class: 10 am -12 pm EST Cost $60 - no partial […]
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