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The Evolution of What Aikido Means
The meaning of Aikido varies among the unique and different people who practice it. The meaning changes even for the same person. The reason we start something is often different from the reason we...
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A Message From Yamada Sensei Regarding Sansuikai
I recently announced that Sansuikai International is now affiliated with the USAF. Some questions have been asked, so I wanted to explain what this affiliation means. As you know, I created...
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Types of Contact in Aikido
Mapping Aikido Training on a Continuum from Assault to Intimacy: How Intention and Connection make Aikido a Spiritual Experience I ask myself, what differentiates aikido from other martial arts?...
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The Wave of Presence
Whenever we experience a particularly effective technique we notice nage’s presence immediately. Like a tidal wave that suddenly appears out of nowhere, it can sweep us off our feet while we look on...
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August 28th, 2015 from Yamada Sensei
Dear members, As you already know, this past year has been a very difficult year, starting last September with personal health problems and following over the months with many losses and challenging...
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Richard Stroud Shihan, MIT Aikido Club
The USAF has learned that Dick Stroud Sensei, chief instructor of MIT Aikido Club, passed away a week ago while on vacation in Japan with his daughter. An accomplished artist, Stroud Sensei started...
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Albany Aikido Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Shihan Irvin Faust of Albany Aikido would like to sincerely thank all those who supported his 30th anniversary celebration seminar. Much gratitude goes out to those who were able to come, those who...
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Message from Yamada Sensei
Dear Aikido Community, It has been four weeks since my operation and I am finally back in my office at the New York Aikikai. Once again I surprised my doctors with how fast I have recovered. They have...
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The Mirrors of Circumstance
There goes a story of O’Sensei where at a late age he had to be carried onto the mat to teach class, but once he was on the mat he moved with the amazing speed of a whirlwind, tossing ukes like they...
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The United States Aikido Federation: Looking Forward
First, I’d like you all to know that I am healthy and well, and have an excellent report from my doctors. While I still have a way to go before I can be as active as I’d like, each day I am improving...
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Aikido of Charlotte Announces New Dojo Space
I would like to introduce you to the future of Aikido of Charlotte! We are almost done with construction of this 4,300 sq. ft. building (a little less than half will be a production studio) The Dojo...
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New York Aikikai Endowment Fund
New York, December 2015 Dear friend of New York Aikikai, As the end of 2015 is nearing, the spirit of the dojo is lively as ever. Hope you’re enjoying it. We are writing you with some good news: The...
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2016 New USAF Dojo
The USAF would like to welcome the following new member dojo: 1/1/2016: Barbados Aikikai Chief Instructor: Christopher Charles Trents Community Center Holetown, Barbados barbadosaikido.com...
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The USAF Honorary Committee was established as a way of honoring a select number of USAF members whose dedication to Aikido and the USAF has spanned decades. As a way of recognizing their lifelong...
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Dan Promotions August 1, 2015 – January 1, 2016
Test applications received and dated between August 1st 2015 and January 1st, 2016 (some listings represent applications prior to Hombu approval). Shodan Kathryn Bennett – Peachtree Aikikai...
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Aikido of Charlotte Grand Re-Opening Seminar With Andy Demko Sensei
On Feb 5-6, Aikido of Charlotte hosted Andy Demko, 7th Dan, Shihan, USAF Technical Committee for their Grand Re-Opening Seminar in their brand new dojo with 1,600 sq. ft. (72 tatami) sprung floor mat...
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2016 USAF Shihan Appointments
The list of USAF Shihan has been updated to include the 2016 candidates who have received recognition from Aikikai. Congratulations to them all. Click here to view list
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New York Aikikai Endowment
Dear friend of New York Aikikai,We are writing from New York with some good news about the New York Aikikai. In 2015, the Board of Directors at New York Aikikai decided to create an Endowment Fund....
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In Memory of Peter Tamagni Shihan, Vineland Aikikai
Peter Tamagni 1946 – 2016 On March 21st, 2016, the members of Vineland Aikikai announced with a heavy heart the passing of their Founder, Teacher and Mentor Shihan Peter Tamagni. Peter was a graduate...
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