AikiWeb Raffle for Mary Heiny Sensei - Winners Announced
Posted 5/02/2008 12:03pm [from Jun Akiyama]
The Raffle is now over! We managed to raise $4,325.60 through ticket sales (448 tickets minus PayPal fees), but I'm going to go ahead and bumped up the contribution to a nice, even $4,500! I want to thank all of the generous donors who contributed over 80 prizes to the raffle as well as the over 100 people who purchased tickets. This raffle was a wonderful success due to all of your support, contributions, and participation! The list of raffle winners may be seen here.

Website: Latest Edition of USAF Aikido News Now Online
Posted 5/15/2008 12:19pm [from Jun Akiyama]
The latest edition of USAF Aikido News is now online with a new message from Yamada sensei and articles and images from around the world. The newsletter has changed its name from Aikido East to the USAF Aikido News. The URL is slated to change to www.usafaikidonews.com (currently a placeholder site as of May 15th) in the next few days.

Seminar: Ed Germanov Sensei in Michigan, 6/27-6/29
Posted 5/15/2008 12:19pm [from Blaine Feyen]
Ed Germanov Sensei, 5th Dan and Head of the Bulgarian Aikido Association will be leading a weekend seminar in aikido, aikido weapons, and aikido and grappling techniques on June 27, 28, and 29. It is being hosted by Yushinkan Dojo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All ranks and styles welcome and we have lots of room for guests to stay free. Full kitchen, lounge, and laundry facilities on-site. For more info or to register, call Blaine at 616-334-7681

Seminar: Aikikai Shihan Terry Ezra, 6th dan in Houston, 6/7-6/8/2008
Posted 5/13/2008 4:23pm [from Jorge Garcia]
The Shudokan Aikido Association is pleased to announce a seminar with Shihan Terry Ezra, 6th dan Aikikai on June 7-8, 2008. Ezra Shihan has studied Aikido and healing arts for over 40 years. Born on the Wirral, Merseyside in 1945 he began training in Aikido as a teenager. He has continued his studies since with various Japanese teachers. In January 2006 Terry Ezra received promotion to Shihan from Hombu Dojo, Aikido World Headquarters. Ezra Shihan is respected throughout the British Isles and many other parts of the world for the quality of his instruction. He has taught in other countries such as Ireland, Greece, Norway, Bulgaria, Poland, Tenerife , Holland, Russia, South Africa and Colombia and is renowned for his understanding and sensitivity. His life is dedicated to the development of the human consciousness and the spreading of peace and harmony through his intensive training and teaching of Aikido. For more information, call 281-630-0361 or email Jorge Garcia at aikifudoshin@hotmail.com Everyone is welcome.

Update of the USAF Shihan list
Posted 5/09/2008 8:29am [from Jim Baker]
The United States Aikido Federation has updated its list of certified Shihans. There are now twenty Shihans in the USAF.

Seminar: Toshiro Suga, 6th Dan Aikikai, in Edinburgh 31st May - 1st June
Posted 5/09/2008 8:29am [from Scott Reed]
Toshiro Suga will be giving his annual course in Edinburgh, Scotland over the weekend of the 31st May/ 1st June. Toshiro began aikido in 1968 at Hombu Dojo and now resides in France, teaching under the direction of Tamura Sensei. All welcome - please bring aikido weapons and valid insurance.

Event: Early Registration for USAF Summer Camp 2008
Posted 5/07/2008 8:10am [from Jun Akiyama]
I just received the following from Laura Pavlick of Aikido East: This is a reminder that the early registration period for Summer Camp 2008 ends May 31st. You can register by mailing in your forms which are available online at www.usaikifed.com, or by registering online at the same site. There are 2 great choices for airconditioned accommodations this year. The suites are 4 single bedrooms with a large common area, a shared bathroom, a refrigerator and a microwave. The apartments are 2 double bedrooms, a common area, a shared bathroom and a kitchen. As you can see, there are no traditional "dorms" so we hope that everyone will be comfortable. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 860-567-2416. Thank you for taking advantage of the early registration - it both saves you money and helps us organize a great event. Sincerely, Laura Pavlick Director of Operations

Seminar: Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan in Victoria, BC, 5/10-5/11
Posted 5/07/2008 8:10am [from Conrad Gustafson]
Victoria Family Aikido, a branch dojo of Calgary Aikikai, is pleased to announce that Yasuhisa Inaba Shihan of Calgary will be teaching a seminar in Victoria, BC on the weekend of May 10 - 11. Morning classes will be for all ages and abilities, including young children, parents and grandparents. Afternoon classes will be for adults and teenagers only (beginners welcome). There will be a children's movement workshop in the afternoon for families whose adults wish to train in the afternoon.