June 30-July 2, 2023: Jiai Aikido 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Seminar From: Cat Strada posted on 30. Jun 2023, 08:59am URL: https://www.sandiegoaikido.com/2023-20-anniversary-fundraiser-seminar For many years Jiai has been the home base for many big events that have supported the entire Aikido community. Jiai has been a place of connection for Aikido practitioners worldwide, for many years now, and was the host of the very first Bridge Seminar held 18 years ago. Please join us with instructors Hiroshi Ikeda Shihan, Lisa Tomoleoni Shihan, Dave Goldberg Sensei, Jeff Sodeman Sensei, Cat Strada S ..read more

30years of Aikido in Malta From: Mofy posted on 30. Jun 2023, 08:59am URL: http://www.aikidomalta.net Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Aikido in Malta by a special seminar directed by Jun Nomoto Shihan (7th Dan) that from Japan visited Aikikai Malta for this special occasion. During this event, Kevin Taksha Bonanno Sensei was examined and promoted to Yondan by Jun Nomoto Shihan (7th Dan) to Aikikai registration in Japan. This is the highest level of Aikido reached entirely through Malta-based training. Also, Claude Calleja was examined and promoted to Sandan. Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

June 11-20, 2023: Cogard André Hanshi in Los Angeles, CA From: Kim posted on 14. Apr 2023, 11:25am We invite you to this unique training and exploration into Aikishintaiso + Aikido, June 11-20, 2023 at Los Angeles Aiki Kai with Cognard Hanshi and Cognard Shihan. Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

New book "The British Budo Controversy" From: Henry Ellis posted on 14. Apr 2023, 11:25am URL: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYBF4MSF This new book covers the controversy from the year 2000 when the British Aikido Board conspired to re-write the history of British Aikido from its inception in 1955 by the legendary Budoka Kenshiro Abbe Sensei. The book is co-authored by Henry Ellis one of the last surviving direct students of Abbe Sensei. Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

Aiki Kai o Kona 35 UPDATE From: Bill Stockton posted on 14. Apr 2023, 11:25am URL: https://aikikaiokona.wixsite.com/aikiblog Aloha, Please visit our website for information on schedule, registration, and options for housing. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate our 35 anniversary. Included is a wonderful hula with live music Saturday evening. Be sure to attend! Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

Apri 14-15, 2023: Spring Camp in Malta From: Yamato Dojo posted on 12. Mar 2023, 11:41am URL: http://www.aikidomalta.net Aikikai Malta is organising its Spring Camp between the 14 - 15th April being lead by Jean Francois & Tomoko Riondet Senseis. Their Aikido reflects simplicity, clarity, energy and growth. The seminar is open to everyone. Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

Aiki Kai o Kona 35th Anniversary Seminar, June 3-4, 2023 From: Bill Stockton posted on 26. Jan 2023, 05:42pm Aloha, I'm please to announce Aiki Kai o Kona's 35th anniversary seminar hosting Hombu Dojo's Kuribayashi Takanori shihan as our guest instructor. Please join us in Kona Hawaii on June 3rd and 4th of 2023 for keiko and fellowship. Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

Cognard Shihan 8th Dan in London, UK (March 25-26 2023) From: Andrea Debiasi posted on 24. Jan 2023, 09:56am URL: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aikido-seminar-with-andre-cognard-hanshi-tickets-465017559037 "Kokusai Aikido Kenshukai Kobayashi Hirokazu Ryu" (KAKKHR) is glad to announce a seminar directed by André Cognard Shihan 8th Dan, Soke of the Kobayashi Ryu Aikido, and Hanshi of the "Dai Nippon Butoku Kai" (DNBK). The seminar is open to everyone. All affiliations and levels are welcome. More info and sign-up at the event page Submit an Aikido News Item ..read more

Yoshimitsu Yamada Passes Away From: Jun Akiyama posted on 15. Jan 2023, 04:31pm I have just gotten word that Yoshimitsu Yamada (8th dan, New York Aikikai) passed away today on January 15, 2023. Born in 1938, Yamada started aikido at age 17 as uchideshi to Morihei Ueshiba at Aikikai Hombu Dojo. He first came to the United States in 1964 and moved to New York to take care of the New York Aikikai (which was founded in 1961). Yamada was president of the United States Aikido Federation, established in 1976. My condolences go out to his family, friends, students, and loved ones. Submit an Aikido N ..read more

Wendy Palmer Sensei Passes Away From: Jun Akiyama posted on 3. Dec 2022, 09:39am URL: https://www.tam-aikido.org I have gotten word that Wendy Palmer sensei (7th dan, Aikido of Tamalpais) passed away on December 2, 2022 due to lung cancer. Wendy started aikido in 1971 in San Francisco, California, with Bob Nadeau. She met George Leonard and Richard Strozzi-Heckler at Aikido of San Francisco on Turk Street; the three of them would establish Aikido of Tamalpais in Mill Valley in 1976. She was the founder of Leadership Embodiment which brought together her experiences in Aikido and meditation. M ..read more