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Yamada Sensei Featured In Crain’s New York Business Magazine
On the eve of Yamada Sensei’s 50th anniversary of his arrival in New York City and the New York Aikikai, the June 2nd edition of Crain’s New York Business Magazine features a full-page interview with...
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Yamada Sensei and NYA Receive Letter From The Mayor
On Saturday, June 7th, the New York Aikikai hosted a large party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yamada Sensei’s arrival in New York City. In acknowledgement of this historical event, he was...
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Dan Promotions January 16th – May 15th 2014
Test applications received and dated between January 16, 2014 and May 15, 2014 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval). Shodan Alexander Angustain – Tarzana Aikikai David...
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Corrected Link – USAF Donations Deadline Is Fast Approaching
As many of you know, the USAF has been collecting donations as a gesture of the USAF’s deep appreciation for what New York Aikikai, under the leadership and guidance of Yamada Sensei, has given, and...
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It Has To Be Felt
It has to be felt. How many students felt the dynamic power? Have you experienced the exhilaration, fear, uncertainty, excitement as the dynamic circle sends you spinning to the conclusion of the...
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CAMP DEADLINE 7/13 – PLEASE READ
FINAL CALL FOR ALL CAMP REGISTRATIONS AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEADLINE EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, JULY 13TH INCLUDES: - ALL CAMP PACKAGES -ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS - FINALIZING ROOM ARRANGEMENTS / ROOMMATES Day...
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Fairfield Iowa Aikikai hosts its 2nd Annual Aikido Youth Camp
As Fairfield Iowa Aikikai’s youth program continues to grow, June’s successful testing and promotions brought smiles to many faces. August brings Fairfield Iowa Aikikai’s 2nd Annual Youth Camp
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San Juan Aikikai’s New Location
San Juan Aikikai has moved to a new location. The large bright windows blanket the tatami and reflect sunlight on the shomen’s clean sharp lines. Stop by and visit this beautiful dojo at: 1220 Calle...
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A Message of Thanks
Summer Camp of 2014 is over and it was an exceptionally successful camp. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Summer Camp organizers, the wonderful ladies and staff at the reception desk and...
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Sensei-tional Message From Sensei
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and you are all ready for the next season. I’d like to let you know that I will be inactive for the months of September and October. I have decided to have a long...
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Aikido of Suffolk Aikikai’s New Location
After spending 14 years in the same location in the Village of Patchogue, NY, Aikido at Suffolk Aikikai has moved to a new comfortable location in Medford, New York. The space is air conditioned and...
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A Continuation of Sensei’s Message
I’m afraid my earlier announcement surprised you and caused some confusion. I appreciate very much your concern, but please do not worry. I’m fine. As matter of fact, I’m in the middle of a one week...
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Success in the Heartland with Children’s Aikido
First Annual Mid-West Children’s Aikido Seminar – June 2014 On June 7, more than 60 children and young adults from across the Mid-West gathered at the tastefully renovated dojo in Urbana Illinois for a...
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A Message From Yamada Sensei
It was last winter when this unbelievable incident happened at New York Aikikai. One day after class, one of our uchi-deshi had to go to the basement to adjust the boiler in order to get more heat...
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Florida Winter Seminar celebrates Yamada Sensei’s 50th Anniversary
This year the Florida Winter Seminar celebrated Yamada Sensei’s 50th Anniversary by holding a special Red Carpet event. During the event the audience had the opportunity to see a movie clip that Yamada...
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Bermuda Aikikai Celebrates 31 Years
Over the weekend of October 25 2014 something pretty amazing happened in the middle of the Atlantic. Bermuda Aikikai, headed by Sensei Collins Smith, 6th dan, has been around now for 31 years. Last...
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A Message Regarding Yamada Sensei’s Travel
To The Aikido Community, Students and Friends of Yamada Sensei, Yamada Sensei has communicated with the aikido community through the US Aikido Federation, Europe, Australia and South America about his...
View ArticleBest Wishes For The New Year
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. As you know, 2014 was a special year for me in many ways. Most importantly, it was the celebration of my 50th anniversary at New York Aikikai. I had so...
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Aikido of Charlotte’s Annual Friendship Seminar
Aikido of Charlotte’s Annual Friendship seminar was held on January 3, 2015. Classes were taught by Sensei Dennis Main, 6th Dan, Shidoin and Sensei Jonathan Weiner, 4th Dan, Fukushidoin of Aikido of...
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