Event: July 9, 2022: "Aikido: What's Trauma Got To Do With It" Online Panel
Posted 7/06/2022 9:04am [from frances welson]
Join us on 9 July, 2022, for a panel discussion about Aikido and trauma. The event will start with a panel of practitioners experienced in many aspects of trauma in Aikido After the discussion, the floor will be open for questions and comments. Whether you've thought about the issue of trauma a lot, or it's completely new to you, our upcoming Solstice discussion will shed light on this highly relevant topic and, we hope, help upgrade Aikido practice and teaching for all of us. All are welcome!

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!