Seminar: July 9, 2022: Zoom Panel on Aikido and Trauma
Posted 6/21/2022 1:01pm [from Jun Akiyama]
July 9, 2022: A Zoom panel discussion on the intersection of trauma and aikido hosted by Aikido Solstice Seminars. From the event description: "A provocative discussion of the kinds of trauma people carry into their practice, how Aikido interacts with prior trauma and may sometimes cause its own, and how Aikido can help reduce the effects of trauma, with ample time for Q&A." Donations welcome. Register here.
Seminar: 6/18/2022: Aikido for Ukraine Seminar 2022
Posted 6/17/2022 10:10pm [from Jun Akiyama]
June 18, 2022 in Boulder, CO: Aikido for Ukraine Seminar 2022, a "humanitarian fundraising event, which aims to support the spreading of Aikido, the art of peace, throughout Ukraine." Featuring Kei Izawa (7th dan) of Aikikai Tanshinjuku; Edgar Johansson (5th dan) of Denver Aikikai; Evolene Premillieu (4th dan), Aikikai instructor at One Dojo; and Abel Villacorta Sensei (4th dan), host, One Dojo Director & Head Instructor of Boulder Ki Aikido The event registration page also allows donations.
Article: Article: "True Budo: Contextualizing Japanese Text and Quotes"
Posted 6/15/2022 7:03am [from Jun Akiyama]
Here's a good article entitled "True Budo: Contextualizing Japanese Text and Quotes" by Marc Trudel which explicates and provides some research into the sometimes repeated quote of "This is the ideal budo — true Judo" as reportedly written by the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, according to author John Stevens. Well worth a read.
Seminar: Jacques Horny Shihan 7.Dan in Dubai, June 18/19, 2022
Posted 6/15/2022 7:02am [from Bjorn de Decker]
seminar in Dubai on 18 & 19 June from 16h-19h with Jacques Horny Shihan 7.Dan Aikikai
Dale Matthews Sensei Passes Away
Posted 3/28/2022 7:54pm [from Mark Mueller]
Dale Matthews Sensei Godan passed away in Simpsonville KY. Dale was the founder and dojo-cho of one of the oldest Aikido Dojos in Kentucky. He started Aikido in 1975 with Mitsugi Saotome.
Seminar: Mar 25-27, 2022 Midwest Aikido Bridge
Posted 2/17/2022 7:15pm [from Lisa Tomoleoni]
Mar 25-27, 2022. Join us for 3 days, 11 classes, 8 instructors: Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan 7 dan, Robin Cooper Sensei 7 dan, Meido Moore Shihan 6 dan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan 6 dan, Salvatore Forestieri Sensei 5 dan, Adam Sorkin Sensei 4 dan, and Gary Marks Sensei 3 dan. Everyone is welcome!
Check the website for further information please.
Publication: Create a Beautiful World in Three Aikido Lessons
Posted 2/17/2022 7:15pm [from Kenneth Kron]
Aikido, harmonizing with the movement of the universe, receiving the guidance of the force, these are dancing lessons from God.
And your mission should you choose to accept it is to live in a spirit of Loving, Harmonious Joy on purpose. Feel on purpose.
'Position' your location on the continuum on purpose.
Breathe to the satisfaction of every facet of your being on purpose.
Appreciate the glow of life. Enjoy the strawberry.
It’s a tough job still, if you don’t enjoy yourSELF who will!
Seminar: Jan 15, 2022, 2022 San Diego Aikido Bridge Seminar
Posted 11/13/2021 7:23am [from Lisa Tomoleoni]
Join us January 15, 2022 for the 17th Annual San Diego Aikido Bridge Seminar, hosted by Jiai Aikido! Instructors are: Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan 7 Dan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan 6 Dan, Patrick Cassidy Sensei 6 Dan, Dan Messisco Sensei, 6 Dan, and cat Strada Sensei 3 Dan. This seminar will be offered in a hybrid format- train in person or virtually. Registration information at: https://www.sandiegoaikido.com/2022-san-diego-bridge. Everyone is welcome!
