Article: "Aikido helps boy deflect bullying"
Posted 1/20/2012 3:59pm [from Jun Akiyama]
This article entitled "Aikido helps boy deflect bullying" reports on how aikido helped 10-year-old Lucas Gribble in Auckland, New Zealand, deal with bullying. From the article: "What aikido teaches them is to centre themselves, focus on their bodies and to be grounded. [...] We teach them to respond positively to people and emotionally charged situations, rather than responding with aggression."

Seminar: Meido Moore Sensei in Chicago, Feb. 25-26, 2012
Posted 1/20/2012 3:59pm [from Enmei Hunter]
Shinjinkai in Chicago is pleased to announce its 2012 Aikido Kangeiko instructed by Meido Moore Sensei (6th dan). Instruction will include both taijutsu and weapons. Moore Sensei is also a Rinzai Zen teacher: additional instruction will thus be given in meditation and related internal/hara training methods coming from that tradition which are useful for martial artists. Please click the headline link for schedule, fee and contact information.

Seminar: East Coast Aikido Bridge, Orlando FL, 2/24-2/26, 2012
Posted 1/20/2012 3:58pm [from Stephen Fasen]
February 24-26,2012 will mark the dates for the third annual East Coast Aikido Bridge at Shindai Aikikai in Orlando, FL. Visit www.Shindai.com for detailed information or see the seminar section of the AikiWeb. This year the featured contributing teachers include, William Gleason (MA), Linda Holiday (CA), Dennis Hooker (FL), Todd Jones (FL),George Ledyard (WA), Ariff Mehter (OH), Greg O'Connor (NJ), and Wendy Whited (IL). The energy and significance are phenomenal, the potential limitless. Join us.

Seminar: Institute of Aikido Auckland Summer Camp Jan 27-30th 2012
Posted 1/18/2012 5:44pm [from dunken francis]
The 4th Annual Summer Camp hosted by the Institute of Aikido dojo in Silverdale, to the north of Auckland has now become a regular event and one of the highlights of the New Zealand martial arts calendar. This stunning custom-built 112 mat dojo is set in a beautiful rural landscape and overlooks a valley and forest. The event brings together Aikidoka from all over the country from all styles as well as guest instructors from other arts. This year see Krav Maga and Jitsu take their place alongside 9 very experience and varied Aikido instructors. All Institute of Aikido dojos have an open door policy therefore everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or style. Accommodation is available at the dojo for those travelling longer distances. for more information lease contact the dojo on +64 09 421 1202 or +640223 201 202 or info@AikidoAuckland.co.nz

Event: Vitaliy Goleshev in Minsk, Jan 28, 2012
Posted 1/16/2012 9:18pm [from Mumonkan Aikido Club]
On January 28, 2012 an introductory seminar on aikido will take place. The seminar will be devoted to non-standard attacks in aikido and use of atemi. The head of Mumonkan Aikido Club Vitaliy Goleshev will be holding the seminar (3 Dan Aikido). All interested are invited. Time: from 2 pm to 5 pm. Place: 11, Heroes of the 120-th Division str., Minsk (Sports Complex Uruchcha). Participation cost: 50 000 BYR. Participation in the seminar is carried out by appointment by phones (+375-29) 654-1615, (+375-29) 754-1615 or by e-mail aikido.by@gmail.com

Promotion: Aikikai Hombu Dojo: 2012 Kagami Biraki Promotions List
Posted 1/11/2012 8:18am [from Jun Akiyama]
Aikikai Hombu Dojo has just released their 2012 Kagami Biraki promotions list available by clicking here. Congratulations to everyone on the list!

Seminar: Kuribayashi 7th Dan in Manila, Philippines, 1/28-1/29/2012
Posted 1/10/2012 10:16am [from Rommel Miel]
Instructor: Takanori Kuribayashi Shihan 7th Dan from Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Tokyo. Schedule of Classes: January 28 (10-11:30am; 3:30-5pm; 5:30-7pm) January 29 (10-11:30am; 3:30-5pm; 5:30-7 pm). Venue: Club 650, 150 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5) Libis, Quezon City. Presented by Aikido Philippines, Filipino Federation of Aikido and Pilipinas Aikido Propagation Association.