AikiWeb Workshop 2009: March 20-22, 2009 in Seattle WA
Posted 9/16/2008 10:53am [from Jun Akiyama]
AikiWeb is honored to present the AikiWeb Workshop 2009 with George Ledyard sensei, Toby Threadgill sensei, and Aaron Clark sensei to take place on March 20-22, 2009 at the Two Cranes Aikido dojo in Seattle, WA. These three instructors from three different lineages will share their budo experience during this three-day workshop. They will present different but compatible approaches to the physical application of techniques and principles from their arts of Aikido, Takamura-ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu, and Jiyushinkai Aikibudo. More information is available at http://www.aikiweb.com/workshop/. Please help spread the word about the AikiWeb Workshop by downloading a flyer from the above URL and posting one at your dojo. Thanks!

Article: "Some Leap, Some Walk; All Get Cold"
Posted 1/02/2009 2:09pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Here's an article entitled "Some Leap, Some Walk; All Get Cold" which describes members of Kitsap Aikido in Poulsbro, WA, who take an annual plunge into the waters of the Point No Point shore in Hansville on New Year's Day. According to Dan Delaney who leads the event, "It's easier to jump in or run into the water. But to walk in slowly and control your breathing and stuff, that takes real mind over matter."

Article: "Repelling an Attack With the Heart"
Posted 12/31/2008 12:23pm [from Jun Akiyama]
Here's an article entitled "Repelling an Attack With the Heart" which describes the reaction and response of Matt and Theresas Fluty sensei of The Aikido Center in Sacramento, CA when they found their aikido dojo vandalized on Christmas Day.

Blog Article: Twisting Wrists - New Aikido Blog
Posted 12/31/2008 12:23pm [from Jake McKee]
Here's a new blog I've started on Aikido. Media reviews, thoughts on the art, and more.

Seminar: Endo Shihan, 8th Dan Aikikai, in Seattle April 3-5 2009
Posted 12/23/2008 9:56am [from Glenn Leichman]
Aikido Willapa Bay Seattle is proud to announce the return on Endo Shihan, 8th dan Hombu Dojo, Tokyo, Japan, for a weekend seminar in Seattle April 3-5. Check the web site for further information.

Seminar: Jacques Bardet, 6th Dan, in Edinburgh 14/15 February 2009
Posted 12/23/2008 9:56am [from Scott Reed]
Jacques Bardet is a senior student of Tamura Sensei, 8th Dan, and will be giving a seminar in Edinburgh, Scotland over the 14/15th February 2009. The course times are Sat (10 - 2, 2 - 4pm) at the Ericl Liddell Centre and Sun (9 - 1pm) at Meadowbank Sports Centre. Please bring aikido weapons and insurance. Everybody welcome.

Seminar: 2009 Kagami Biraki seminar with Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan
Posted 12/23/2008 9:56am [from Manuel de Joya]
Join us for our 2009 Kagami Biraki seminar with Yoshimitsu Yamada Shihan, 8th dan, Chief Instructor, New York Aikikai, and President, United States Aikido Federation. Renew your commitment to Aikido and its principles as we "polish the mirror" for the New Year! Schedule: Saturday, January 10th, 1:00 – 2:30PM, 2:45 – 3:45PM, 4:00 – 5:00PM. Sunday, January 11th, 9:30 – 10:30AM, 10:45 – 11:45AM. Cost: Both Days: $90, Saturday Only: $70, Sunday Only: $50.

39th NZAF National Annual Gasshuku New Zealand, 2/21-2/23
Posted 12/23/2008 9:56am [from Simon Puffett]
The 39th NZAF National Annual Gasshuku - Auckland New Zealand 21st & 22nd February 2009. With guest instructors from the World Aikikai Foundation Tokyo Japan, Seijuro Masuda Shihan 8th Dan, Hayato Osawa Shihan 7th Dan & NZ Aikikai Federation Technical Director Nobuo Takase Shihan 7th Dan and assisting instructors Alan Wade Sensei 6th Dan, Andrew Williamson Sensei 6th Dan.