Seminar: Cognard Hanshi in CA & AZ (June 2013)
Posted 6/10/2013 3:33pm [from Andrea Debiasi]
"Kokusai Aikido Kenshukai Kobayashi Hirokazu Ryu Ha" (KAKKHRH) is pleased to remind a series of seminars and special classes directed by Cognard André Shihan 8th Dan (Hanshi, Dai Nippon Butoku Kai), which will take place soon in Southern California (June 17-18 Beverly Hills, 20-23 Orange, 23 Redlands) and Arizona (June 25 Phoenix). All affiliations, levels, and juniors are very welcome. Check out the details in the dedicated Website: http://www.usa-seminar-kakkhh.com

Seminar: Elliot Freeman in Westford, MA July 13
Posted 6/10/2013 3:33pm [from John Araujo]
Aikido Of Bristol County in New Bedford, Ma & Bushikan Aikido From Westford Ma. is honored to host again Elliot Freeman Sensei 6th Dan, from Three Rivers Aikido, St Louis MO. For a ONE DAY 4 Hour Tenshin Aikido Seminar! Freeman Sensei has devoted his life to Aikido and since 1992 Freeman Sensei has been a friend & student of Steven Seagal Shihan. Freeman Sensei became one of Steven Seagal's top students and has nearly 40+ years in Aikido and instructs full-time at his St. Louis, MO Three Rivers Aikido Dojo an Official Tenshin Dojo under the direction of Steven Seagal Shihan. Freeman Sensei will bring his mastery of centering and Aikido connection to New Bedford, Ma for a special seminar on July 13, 2013

Dojo News: New Aikido Dojo in Northwest Austin, TX
Posted 5/14/2013 11:00am [from Russell Robinson]
A new Aikido dojo has opened in Northwest Austin in the Steiner Ranch area. Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30pm - 9:30pm. Website.

Seminar: Cognard Shihan 8th Dan in Rome, June 8-9 2013
Posted 5/14/2013 11:00am [from Andrea Debiasi]
"Accademia di Aikido e Cultura Tradizionale Giapponese" (AACTG) and "ALPA – Accademia di Aikido" are pleased to announce the Aikido & Aikishintaiso Seminar that Cognard Andre Shihan 8th Dan (Hanshi, Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) will direct in Rome on June 8th-9th 2013. All affiliations, levels, and juniors are very welcome. Download the flyer. Further details in this webpage

Henry Smith of Aikikai of Philadelphia Passes Away
Posted 5/13/2013 11:44am [from Jun Akiyama]
I've just received news that Henry Smith (6th dan, Aikikai of Philadelphia) has passed away. Smith began practicing aikido in 1968 in London with Kazuo Chiba before moving to New York in 1971 to train with Yoshimitsu Yamada. Condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

Seminar: Seminar: Andrew Sato Sensei, 6th dan, Brooklyn, NY, June 14-16
Posted 5/13/2013 10:56am [from Josh Paul]
Aikido of South Brooklyn will be hosting a seminar with Andrew Sato Sensei, 6th dan, and head instructor of the Aikido World Alliance, June 14-16, 2013. All are welcome. More details about the event and Sato Sensei are available here.

Seminar: Mary Heiny Seminar August 9-11, 2013
Posted 5/13/2013 10:56am [from Robin E. Cooper]
We are delighted to announce a seminar with Mary Heiny Sensei August 9-11, 2013 at Aikido of Madison. Heiny Sensei has intensively studied aikido for more than 40 years leading her to a deep understanding of the power of this art. In this seminar she will explore with us the concept of: "Masakatsu Agatsu Katsuhayahi” a favorite expression of O Sensei. John Stevens (O Sensei's biographer and writer on aikido) this as "true victory, self victory, day of swift victory." Hikitsuchi Sensei shared with Heiny Sensei the instruction he had from O Sensei concerning this phrase: "Find your life's mission, overcome the ego and experience victory that is beyond space and time." Everyone is welcome-beginners and instructors alike, no matter what affiliation--do not feel shy about attending. If you need assistance with lodging or any other questions, do contact us. Pre-registration for this seminar is required. We are unable to offer partial registration for the seminar, but you may of course split your registration with someone--just make sure to indicate both names if you are splitting a seminar with someone else.